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to misrepresent or depict falsely
Her serious face belies her great sense of humor. |
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done in secret, usually to hide an illegal or improoer activity
The students had a clandestine meeting to plan the senior prank. |
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pretending to be unaware; not telling the whole truth
When her mother asked where she had been, Jess gave the disingenuous answer of, "Out." |
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to disguise or hide your feelings behind a false appearance
Hannah dissembled her sad feelings about her sick cat by putting a smile on her face. |
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direct; honest
The student was forthright with the teacher when he said he hadn't done his homework. |
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wicked; infamous (famous for a bad reason)
Destroying the Twin Towers on 9/11 was a nefarious plan. |
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disloyal; treacherous
The perfidious CIA agent told the Russians about the secret plans of the US. |
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complete integrity; honesty; doing the right thing
Zack sat by himself during the test, so his probity wouldn't be questioned. |
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1. having strict principles; acting the right way
2. exact; pays attention to details
Mrs. Wambo is scrupulous about cheating. |
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false; not real
Someone was spreading spurious stories about John, and it made him mad. |
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