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Term: Mountebank

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A charlatan or trickster who deceives people by pretending to have great knowledge, skill, or abilities, especially in medicine or entertainment.

Example sentences:

1. The mountebank claimed to have a miracle cure for all ailments, but his potions were nothing more than colored water.

2. The audience was completely captivated by the mountebank's dazzling magic tricks and illusions.

3. The famous mountebank was eventually exposed and arrested for his fraudulent activities.

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