Voc Quiz 2 Johnson

belie (v)

to depict falsely; to misrepresent

clandestine (adj)

kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose

disingenuous (adj)

pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth

dissemble (v)

to disguise or conceal one’s feelings or motives behind a false appearance

forthright (adj)

direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion

nefarious (adj)

openly or notoriously wicked; infamous

perfidious (adj)

disloyal; treacherous

probity (n)

complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness

scrupulous (adj)

having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper / conscientious and exact; painstaking

spurious (adj)

not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false