SIMILAR WORDS C1 Unit 6

PRANK is ...

• a practical joke or a mischievous act that is intended to be funny and harmless; it's playful

• a deliberate deception or fabrication of information that is intended to deceive or mislead people

• a scheme that is intended to deceive people out of their money or property ; it can take many forms, such as email phishing or fake investment opportunities

HOAX is ...

• a deliberate deception or misrepresentation of information that is intended to cause harm or financial loss to another person or organization; It can take many forms, such as identity theft or it might have to do with insurance

• a deliberate deception or fabrication of information that is intended to deceive or mislead people; it can be a false news story or a viral social media post that spreads false information. It is often created to provoke a reaction or to gain attention

SCAM is ...

• It is designed to trick people into giving up their money or personal information under false pretenses

•  It is a deliberate deception or misrepresentation of information that is intended to cause harm or financial loss to another person or organization; it is a criminal offense and can result in serious legal consequences

CANDID ...

• refers to being truthful and sincere in one's actions or statements; such people are free from deceit or fraudulence and can be relied upon to tell the truth

• refers to being genuine, real, or original

• refers to being open and frank, often in a way that is honest but not necessarily tactful; such people are speaking their mind without holding back, even if it may be uncomfortable or difficult

AUTHENTIC means

• true to its origins or source, and not a copy or imitation; It can refer to a person, an experience, or an object; such people are true to themselves, their beliefs, and their values

• refers to something that is done openly and honestly, without any attempt to conceal or deceive; it is transparent and follows the rules or conventions that are expected in a particular situation

ABOVE-BOARD ...

• is transparent and follows the rules or conventions that are expected in a particular situatio; it can refer to a business transaction, a negotiation, or any other situation where honesty and transparency are important

• refers to being truthful and sincere in one's actions or statements; when someone is ... , they are free from deceit or fraudulence and can be relied upon to tell the truth

•  refers to being open and frank, often in a way that is honest but not necessarily tactful; when someone is ... , they are speaking their mind without holding back

... means to create a false or fake document, signature, or item with the intention of passing it off as genuine. For example, ... a signature on a check is a criminal offense. The act of ... is illegal and is considered a form of fraud

• Forging

• Faking

• Impersonating

... means to alter one's appearance or behavior in order to conceal one's identity. ... is often used in movies or books, but can also be used in real life for various reasons. For example, a spy may use a ... to blend in with the surroundings and gather intelligence

• forge

• disguise

• fake

... means to pretend to be someone else, often for deceptive or fraudulent purposes. It can be done in person or online. For example, ...ing a police officer is a criminal offense

• Faking

• Impersonating

• Forging

... means to create a false or counterfeit version of something, with the intention of passing it off as genuine. For example, creating a ... Rolex watch or a ... driver's license is illegal. ...ing is often used to deceive people, and is considered a form of fraud.

• Fake

• Impersonate

• Forge