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Bribe

/brˈaɪb/
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(noun) Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.

Mr Koop would be the last person to take a bribe.
The mayor denied having taken a bribe.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He was caught trying to ____ the official to get the permit faster.

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