Word of the day
machination
1. a plot or scheme
“his reputation was ruined through the devious machinations of his rivals”
noun
/ˌmækəˈneɪʃən/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"I saw right through his playful machination to get the last slice of cake: his distractions were too _____."
Select three words related to machination
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- ruse
- candor
- manoeuvre
- design
- openness
- sincerity
Choose the phrase that uses machination correctly
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Find a word related to machination
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