kept or done in secret, often to conceal an illegal or improper purpose

pretending to be unaware or unsophisticated; insincere or calculating; not telling the whole truth

to disguise or conceal one's feelings or motives behind a false appearance

direct; with complete disclosure and honesty; without evasion

openly or notoriously wicked; infamous

disloyal; treacherous

complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness

having strict principles; acting in strict regard for what is right and proper

not genuine; lacking authenticity or validity; false

The boss's easygoing manner _____ her demand for perfection from employees.

Witnesses reported ______ meetings in the back room of the restaurant, so the police conducted a raid.

With a ________ shrug, Maribel denied all knowledge of plans for a surprise party.

Beth was unable to _______ her annoyance with her roomate for talking on the phone until midnight.

The accountant was completely _______ with his company about his plans to quit his job and become a math teacher.

In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, _______ pirates kidnapped travelers and sold them as slaves.

Ignoring all proxy votes would be a ______ violation of the democratic process.

To assure that his ______ wouldn't be questioned, the firm hired a firm to handle his personal finances during his term in office.

The governor declared that she was ________ about not letting campaign donations influence her policies.

The judge dismissed the ______ malpractice suit, declaring that the physician had given excellent care.