6-Deception Flashcards
Alias
Assumed name
Anonymous
Supplied/written by one whose name is not known or withheld
Cache
Safe place for hiding treasure
Canard
False, made up story
Collusion
Secret agreement; conspiracy
Con
Swindle, trick, coax
Connive
Cooperate secretly with someone for a deceitful purpose
Covert
Covered over, secret
Cryptic
Hidden meaning, mysterious
Duplicity
Double dealing; deception
Facade
False front
Feign
False show of, pretend
Impersonate
Assume the character of
Insidious
Lying in wait to entrap
Latent
Potential
Malinger
Pretend to be ill to avoid work or duty
Seclusion
Solitude
Suborn
Induce someone to testify falsely
Subterfuge
Deception, trick or plan to conceal someone’s true objective
Abscond
Depart secretly and hide, to avoid prosecution