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Term: Artifice

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Cunning or cleverness, especially in devising or executing a plan; a clever or skillful trick; a stratagem.

Sample Sentence:

She used the artifice of pretending to be lost in order to trick him into revealing his true intentions.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A skillful or ingenious device or contrivance; a cleverly and elaborately designed object, typically used as a decoration or a mechanical device.

Sample Sentence:

The jewelry box was a delicate artifice, crafted with intricate designs and hidden compartments.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Cunning or deception used to manipulate or deceive others; artful or deceptive practices.

Sample Sentence:

The politician employed various artifices to win over the voters, but his true intentions were always questionable.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Artificial or contrived; not genuinely natural or spontaneous.

Sample Sentence:

Her laughter sounded forced and artifice, lacking the genuine mirth that once characterized her.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To plan or execute a clever or skillful trick; to deceive or manipulate with cunning.

Sample Sentence:

The magician artificed his way through the magic show, leaving the audience in awe and wonder.

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