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Deception

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

The art of pleasing is the art of deception.
Nothing can justify deception and manipulation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The art of pleasing is the art of ____.

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