6 Feb 2000 Flashcards

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gullible

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too willing to believe or accept what other people tell you and therefore easily tricked
synonym naive
The advertisement is aimed at gullible young women worried about their weight.

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take somebodyin

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[often passive] to make somebody believe something that is not true
synonym deceive
She took me in completely with her story.
Don’t be taken in by his charm—he’s ruthless.

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