Deceit
Desire
Craving
Illusion
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
The correct answer is A. Deceit.
A humbug is a person who deceives others, especially by telling lies or pretending to be someone they are not. Deceit is the act of deceiving someone, especially by telling lies.
The other options are not synonyms of humbug.
B. Desire is a strong feeling of wanting something.
C. Craving is a strong desire for something, especially something that is harmful or unhealthy.
D. Illusion is a false or misleading perception of reality.