2.8 Sneaky Sneaky Flashcards
One of the myths about inoculation was that it did not produce a true smallpox in the patient but a SPURIOUS case of chicken pox.
fake; counterfeit
S
While innocent Frank is principally defined by his curiosity, he isn’t without GUILE .
trickery; deceit
G
He’s more willing to explain his artistic motives, particularly the overly scrutinized lyrics that BEGUILE scholars.
to deceive with charm
B
It is a STRATEGEM of the novelist no less than of the playwright to symbolize physically the moral nature of a character.
a deceitful scheme
(strategos army general)
S
There was a lot of SURREPTITIOUS advertising for the hidden cafe!
deceptive; sneaky
sub- secretly + rapere size
Our actions, although often CLANDESTINE, will have lasting effect on all countries.
secret; hidden
C
For example, guerrilla forces use STEALTH or surprise in order to counter an opponent’s material or force supremacy.
sneakiness; ability to avoid detection
S
Exposing corporate DUPLICITY and galvanizing global or local protest around common themes has become commonplace.
deceit; hypocritical deception
(duplit twofold)
D
The attempt to morally justify suicide bombing seems especially SPECIOUS.
false, but plausible
(specere to look at)
S
He watched her FURTIVE glances, waiting for the signal to approach.
secretive; sneaky
F
A directory of author PSEUDONYM, aliases, nicknames, and pen names is also provided.
pen name
(pseudo- fake + onoma name)
P
FALLACIOUS to assume that addicts necessarily use the greatest quantities.
deceptive; false
(fallacia deceit + -ious full of)
F
RAPACIOUS development must not be allowed to infringe green spaces in the Calder valley.
greedy; ravenous
(rapere seize + -ious full of)
R
