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sniper - A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place

From a long distance, the sniper shot at his target.

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insidious - Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

The effects of climate change are so insidious that they're not noticeable until polar bears have less ice to live on.

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treachery - A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.

Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.

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humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.

His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.

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gangster - A member of a group of violent criminals

Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.

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debunk - To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

No matter how many false myths exist, the truth will always debunk them.

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sacrilegious - To treat something holy or important without respect.

When followers of the opposition candidate shouted profanities during our political rally, we felt that what they were doing was sacrilegious.

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prank - A practical joke or mischievous act

A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.

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devour - To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.

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desecrate - To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.

They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.

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brainwash - To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.

The retired man spent so much time watching social media, and he was totally brainwashed about what is going on in the world.

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vendetta - A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family

As the final act of his vendetta against Rugen, Inigo pulled out his sword and said, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."