news English words

news English  words

bogus

adj. INFORMAL not true or real, although someone tries to make you think it is

The police were checking the bogus money.

crooked

adj. INFORMAL not honest:

Everyone thought that Johnny was crooked, but no one could prove it.

dishonest

adj. not honest

Don't do business with that company. Their salespeople are dishonest.

phony

adj. INFORMAL false or not real, and intended to deceive someone

The thief used a phony ID card to gain entry into the office

trustworthy

adj. able to be trusted or depended on

He'll keep his promise; he's completely trustworthy..