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evasive - To avoid giving clear direct answers to questions.

Bart was gradually becoming more of a compulsive gambler, and he was evasive when his wife asked him why he often came home late from work.

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corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

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unscrupulous - Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want

Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.

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disingenuous - Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.

It was disingenuous of him to act surprised when he clearly knew what was going on

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exploit - To take unfair advantage of

At the start of the industrial revolution, factory owners would exploit the workers by giving them low wages and making them work long hours.

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culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.

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nepotism - When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.

The public was disappointed by the nepotism of the newly elected mayor, when they saw that his whole government was filled with incompetent friends and relatives.

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shortchanged - To treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve

Bill felt he had been shortchanged by life, because he was born poor, and was orphaned at the age of 2.

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sly - Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

Walt was sly in the way that he would promise everything to everyone, without intending to fulfill his promises.

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bandit - A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.

The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.

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contrived - Artificial and difficult to believe.

Fred was still considered a prime suspect, because his story about what he did the night of the crime sounded contrived to the detective who interviewed him.

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bilk - To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.

The con men in the big city are always looking for naive out-of-towners in order to bilk them of the money they took with them for their big trip to the big town.