- 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