malady
nounAn illness or a serious problem affecting something.
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nounA person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty.
A person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty
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manipulation
nounSkillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.
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menial
adjectiveRequiring little skill and traditionally assigned low status.
miserly
adjectiveExcessively unwilling to spend or share money or resources.
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