Which word means 'to deceive, to trick'?

Which word means 'to deceive, to trick'?

• A. Dupe
• B. Dissipated
• C. Vindicated
• D. Mundane

Answer: (A)

Dupe is the verb that means to trick or deceive someone. It directly captures the act of misleading another person, often by exploiting their trust. For example, a scam aims to dupe unsuspecting victims into giving money or information. Note that as a noun, a dupe can also refer to a person who is easily deceived, but in the sense of “to deceive,” the verb form is the key. The other words don’t convey deception: dissipated means scattered or wasted; vindicated means proven right or cleared of blame; mundane means ordinary or dull.

Dupe is the verb that means to trick or deceive someone. It directly captures the act of misleading another person, often by exploiting their trust. For example, a scam aims to dupe unsuspecting victims into giving money or information. Note that as a noun, a dupe can also refer to a person who is easily deceived, but in the sense of “to deceive,” the verb form is the key.

The other words don’t convey deception: dissipated means scattered or wasted; vindicated means proven right or cleared of blame; mundane means ordinary or dull.