| Term | Definition |
| devious | (adj.) A. meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty. B. Departing from the correct of accepted way. C. Departing from the straight or direct course; roundabout. |
| duplicity | (n.) Deliberate deception in behavior or speech. |
| fictitious | (adj.) A. False or fake; adopted or assumed in order to deceive. B. Imaginary; unreal; relating to fiction |
| guile | (n). Sly intelligence; craftiness with the intention to deceive |
| gullible | (adj.) Easily deceived or fooled |
| hypocritical | (adj.) Giving a false appearance; saying one thing, but doing another |
| masquerade | (v.) To disguise oneself; to put on a false appearance. (n.) a disguise or false appearance; a scheme or charade |
| overt | (adj.) Open and observable; not hidden or secret |
| reputable | (adj.) Having a good reputation; well thought of; honorable or trustworthy |
| veracity | (n.) Truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to fact or truth |