Truth and Falsehood

To behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want.

-He ______ at cards?

-She ______ in the test by copying from the boy in front.

• exaggerated

• cheated

• fabricated

• fibbed

To make sth seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is.

To tell a small lie that does not cause any harm.

To make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret.

To pretend that something is a particular thing when it is not.

e.g. The dealer was trying ________ fakes as valuable antiques.

• go in for

• own up

• to show off

• to pass off

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

He has admitted _________ the police about his movements on the night of the murder.

• exaggerating

• misleading

• distorting

• manipulating

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

e.g. As a politician he knows how to _______public opinion.

To twist or change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true.

e.g. Her face was _____ by anger

To hide sth or change it, so that it cannot be recognized.

e.g. He ______ himself by wearing a false beard.

• disguised

• cheated

• exaggerate

• own up

To admit that you have done something wrong.

e.g. No one has _____ __ __ stealing the money.