Brandon's Vocab

Belie
1. To show to be false

2. Mislead through actions or words

3. Lie about

Belie is an adjective

Synonyms: Oppose, Contradicte, and disagree.

Sentence: His calm voice belied his shaking hands.

Clandestine

1. Done in secret

2. A cover up

3. Secret deed

Clandestine is an adjective

Synonyms: Furtive, Hidden, and under-cover.

Sentence: The clandestine project was discovered by the cops.

Collusion
1. A secret law

2. A secret understanding between two individuals

3. A joining of oppositing forces in secret

Collusion is a noun

Synonyms: Cahoots, double-cross, and dodge.

Sentence: The convict had a collusion with the cop to let him go in return for something.

Dissemble

1. To give a false appearance

2. To mislead the truth

Dissemble is a verb.

Synonyms: Conceal, cover-up, and disguise.

Sentence: The spy dissembled his reason for entering the embassy to conceal his true identity.

Nefarious

1. Extremely wicked

2. Evil plot, plan, or person

Nefarious is an adjective.

Synonyms: Evil Foul and Horrible

Sentence: The mafia leader had a nefarious plot to bring in millions for himself.