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artifices

/ˈɑːrtɪfɪsɪz/ /ˈɑːrtəfɪsɪz/

Meanings
noun
A crafty but underhanded deception.

Examples :

"The politician's smooth promises were merely artifices designed to win votes, not deliver real change. "
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Related Words

Illustration strategic

strategic adjective

/stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/

Of or pertaining to strategy

"The school implemented a strategic plan to improve student attendance. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration ingenious

ingenious adjective

/ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/

Displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent.

"The student came up with an ingenious solution to the math problem, using a completely new method that no one had thought of before. "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration contrivance

contrivance noun

/kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task

"The old-fashioned egg beater was a clever contrivance for mixing ingredients. "

Illustration detection

detection noun

/dəˈtɛkʃən/

The act of detecting or sensing something; discovering something that was hidden or disguised.

"The security cameras provided quick detection of the intruder. "

Illustration advantage

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

Illustration underhanded

underhanded verb

/ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/ /ˌʌndəˈhændɪd/

To toss or lob with an underhand movement.

"The pitcher underhanded the baseball to the catcher. "

Illustration deception

deception noun

/dɪˈsɛpʃən/

An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

"The student's deception about completing the assignment led to a disappointing grade. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration detention

detention noun

/dɪˈtɛnʃən/

The act of detaining or the state of being detained.

"The detention lasted for an hour after school. "

Illustration impressive

impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"