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scheme - A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means

It's better to be honest and work hard, and not spend too much time devising or falling for schemes that are tempting shortcuts to making money.

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dwindle - Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

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hype - Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false

Todd spread the hype that his party was going to be the event of the year, but only a few people showed up.

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Bad / Aggressive

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stifle - Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

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Bad / Strange

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yokel - A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town

Jed Clampett knew he and his family were considered yokels from the countryside, so he was unsure of how they would be treated in Beverly Hills.

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zilch - Having nothing

Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.

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Bad / Unhappy

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despair - Having no hope that things will get better.

Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.

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Dysfunctional - Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.

He grew up in a dysfunctional family where arguments happened daily.

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Bad / Afraid

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willies - A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort

Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.

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Bad / Pain

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pang - A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.

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swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.

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minuscule - Very small, tiny or microscopic.

The dwarf tomato was so minuscule that one would struggle to cut it with a knife, let alone find it in a salad.