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Scoundrel

/skˈaʊndrəl/
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(noun) A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
What a scoundrel you are!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The villain was portrayed as an unrepentant ____ who cheated everyone he met.

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