Thursday, September 27, 2007

Colin's Vocab

Belie
POS: Verb
Description: To show something that is false or gives a false impression.
Synonyms: Disagree, misrepresent, contravene.
Sentence: Politicians belie who they are so that they can get elected.

Clandestine
POS: Adjective
Description:To conceal something or to be secretive.
Synonyms: Concealed, stealthy, cloak-and-dagger.
Sentence: The CIA is a clandestine government agency that protects the US.

Collusion
POS: Noun
Description: Secret agreement between people that have bad intentions.
Synonyms: Deceit, conspiracy, plot.
Sentence: The collusion to bomb the capitol was made in Arnold Palmer’s basement.

Dissemble
POS: Verb
Description: To mislead someone or conceal the truth them.
Synonyms: Affect, conceal, camouflage.
Sentence: The man started to dissemble when questioned by his wife.

Nefarious
POS: Adjective
Description: someone who is villainous or wicked.
Synonyms: Corrupt, evil, bad.
Sentence: Every Disney villain is a nefarious character.

1 comment:

Julie Schellenberg said...

Colin,
No pix on site or turned in in class (-5).
25/30