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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Panlilinlang at Katiwalian

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artifice
artifice
[Pangngalan]

a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others

artipisyo, daya

artipisyo, daya

Ex: It was later revealed that the company's reported financial figures were artifices meant to inflate stock values. 

Nang lumaon, nalaman na ang iniulat na mga figure sa pananalapi ng kumpanya ay mga artipisyo na layuning palakihin ang mga halaga ng stock.

bravado
bravado
[Pangngalan]

a bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often used to mask fear, insecurity, or uncertainty

pagpapakitang-gilas, kahambugan

pagpapakitang-gilas, kahambugan

Ex: His bravado often preceded him, with his confident demeanor masking his inner doubts and insecurities. 

Ang kanyang pagmamalaki ay madalas na nauuna sa kanya, na ang kanyang kumpiyansa na pag-uugali ay nagtatakip sa kanyang panloob na pagdududa at kawalan ng katiyakan.

canard
canard
[Pangngalan]

a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people

isang haka-haka, isang maling balita

isang haka-haka, isang maling balita

Ex: The tabloid newspaper published a canard claiming that aliens had been sighted in the local park. 

Inilathala ng tabloid na pahayagan ang isang canard na nagsasabing nakita ang mga alien sa lokal na parke.

chicanery
chicanery
[Pangngalan]

the use of clever or dishonest schemes to mislead others

daya, panloloko

daya, panloloko

Ex: The company's advertising relied on chicanery to boost sales. 

Ang advertising ng kumpanya ay umasa sa panlilinlang upang mapataas ang mga benta.

cipher
cipher
[Pangngalan]

a specific code or set of rules used to disguise the content of a message

sipher, lihim na kodigo

sipher, lihim na kodigo

Ex: The army developed a new cipher for secure communication. 

Ang hukbo ay bumuo ng isang bagong sipher para sa ligtas na komunikasyon.

connivance
connivance
[Pangngalan]

the act of secretly agreeing to or cooperating in a dishonest or illegal plan

pagkakasabwat, pakikipagsabwatan

pagkakasabwat, pakikipagsabwatan

Ex: The robbery happened with the connivance of the store's security guard. 

Nangyari ang pagnanakaw sa pagkunsinti ng guwardiya ng tindahan.

guise
guise
[Pangngalan]

an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something

anyo, itsura

anyo, itsura

Ex: The scammer approached under the guise of a bank representative, aiming to steal personal information. 

Ang scammer ay lumapit sa ilalim ng balatkayo ng isang bank representative, na naglalayong nakawin ang personal na impormasyon.

machination
machination
[Pangngalan]

a secret or clever plot, typically with a sinister purpose

pakanâ, sabwatan

pakanâ, sabwatan

Ex: The villain's machination to seize power failed. 

Nabigo ang machination ng kontrabida na agawin ang kapangyarihan.

ruse
ruse
[Pangngalan]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

lalang, daya

lalang, daya

Ex: The spy employed a clever ruse to gain access to classified information. 

Gumamit ang spy ng isang matalinong lansi upang makakuha ng access sa classified na impormasyon.

pig in a poke
pig in a poke
[Parirala]

something bought or accepted without being properly examined first and then leading to disappointment

bili nang hindi sinusuri, sugal na bili

bili nang hindi sinusuri, sugal na bili

Ex: I bought that used car without a proper inspection, and it turned out to be a pig in a poke. 

Iyong pagbili ng second-hand laptop online ay bili nang hindi sinusuri.

crocodile tears
crocodile tears
[Pangngalan]

fake display of feelings of sadness, remorse, or sympathy

luha ng buwaya, pekeng lungkot

luha ng buwaya, pekeng lungkot

Ex: The politician shed crocodile tears during his speech, pretending to empathize with the citizens' struggles while actively working against their interests. 

Matapos niyang tanggalin ang kalahati ng staff, umiyak siya ng luha ng buwaya.

feint
feint
[Pangngalan]

a deceptive or pretended movement, often in sports or combat, intended to mislead or distract an opponent

pagkukunwari, daya

pagkukunwari, daya

Ex: The soccer player used a feint to trick the defender and score a goal. 

Ginamit ng manlalaro ng soccer ang isang pagkukunwari upang linlangin ang depensa at makapuntos ng gol.

prevarication
prevarication
[Pangngalan]

the act of deliberately avoiding the truth, often by lying or misleading

pagsisinungaling, pag-iwas sa katotohanan

pagsisinungaling, pag-iwas sa katotohanan

Ex: His speech was full of prevarication to hide his true intentions. 

Ang kanyang talumpati ay puno ng pagsisinungaling upang itago ang kanyang tunay na mga intensyon.

subterfuge
subterfuge
[Pangngalan]

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

daya, lalang

daya, lalang

Ex: The spy used subterfuge to gain access to confidential information without being detected. 

Ginamit ng espiya ang paglalansi upang makakuha ng access sa kumpidensyal na impormasyon nang hindi nadetect.

sophistry
sophistry
[Pangngalan]

the use of clever but deceptive arguments intended to mislead

sopistika, mapanlinlang na pangangatwiran

sopistika, mapanlinlang na pangangatwiran

Ex: His argument was pure sophistry, designed to confuse the jury. 

Ang kanyang argumento ay purong sopistri, idinisenyo upang lituhin ang hurado.

to bilk
to bilk
[Pandiwa]

to unfairly take money or what someone deserves from them through dishonest methods

linlangin, dayain

linlangin, dayain

Ex: The unscrupulous salesman bilked elderly customers out of their retirement savings by selling them unnecessary insurance policies. 

Ang walang konsensyang salesman ay nilinlang ang mga matandang customer sa kanilang retirement savings sa pamamagitan ng pagbebenta sa kanila ng hindi kailangang mga polisa sa insurance.

veneer
veneer
[Pangngalan]

a superficial appearance that hides the true nature of something

barnis, magdarayang anyo

barnis, magdarayang anyo

Ex: His kindness was just a veneer hiding his selfishness. 

Ang kanyang kabaitan ay isang pagkukunwari lamang na nagtatakip sa kanyang pagiging makasarili.

to cozen
to cozen
[Pandiwa]

to use deceitful means to trick someone

manloko, dayain

manloko, dayain

Ex: He cozens unsuspecting customers by selling counterfeit goods. 

Siya ay nagloloko sa mga kliyenteng walang kamalay-malay sa pamamagitan ng pagbebenta ng pekeng kalakal.

to dissemble
to dissemble
[Pandiwa]

to conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions

magkubli, itago

magkubli, itago

Ex: He disassembled his true intentions under the guise of casual conversation. 

Itinago niya ang kanyang tunay na hangarin sa ilalim ng balat ng isang kaswal na pag-uusap.

to dupe
to dupe
[Pandiwa]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

linlangin, dayain

linlangin, dayain

Ex: The scammer duped unsuspecting individuals into giving away their personal information by pretending to be a bank representative. 

Dinaya ng scammer ang mga walang kamalay-malay na indibidwal sa pamamagitan ng pagpapanggap bilang kinatawan ng bangko upang makuha ang kanilang personal na impormasyon.

to equivocate
to equivocate
[Pandiwa]

to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

magpalabo,  magpaligoy

magpalabo, magpaligoy

Ex: The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the new policy. 

Ang pulitiko ay nagpaligoy-ligoy nang tanungin tungkol sa kanyang paninindigan sa bagong patakaran.

to inveigle
to inveigle
[Pandiwa]

to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods

linlangin, dayain

linlangin, dayain

Ex: Despite initial skepticism, the charismatic speaker was able to inveigle the audience into supporting his controversial ideas. 

Sa kabila ng paunang pag-aalinlangan, ang makisig na tagapagsalita ay nagawang linlangin ang madla upang suportahan ang kanyang mga kontrobersyal na ideya.

to finesse
to finesse
[Pandiwa]

to handle a situation or person in a skillful, clever, and sometimes deceptive way

hawakan nang may kasanayan, manipulahin nang mahusay

hawakan nang may kasanayan, manipulahin nang mahusay

Ex: She managed to finesse her way out of the difficult conversation without offending anyone. 

Nagawa niyang finesse ang kanyang paraan palabas sa mahirap na pag-uusap nang hindi nasasaktan ang sinuman.

to malinger
to malinger
[Pandiwa]

to fake illness in order to skip working or doing one's duties

magpanggap na may sakit, magkunwaring may sakit

magpanggap na may sakit, magkunwaring may sakit

Ex: Soldiers who malinger try to earn light duties or leave by feigning illnesses beyond minor ailments. 

Ang mga sundalo na nagkukunwari na may sakit ay sumusubok na kumita ng magaan na tungkulin o leave sa pamamagitan ng pagkunwari ng mga sakit na lampas sa maliliit na karamdaman.

to prevaricate

to avoid giving a direct answer by being deliberately ambiguous

magpaligoy-ligoy, umiwas sa direktang sagot

magpaligoy-ligoy, umiwas sa direktang sagot

Ex: The politician prevaricated when asked about the budget cuts. 

Umilag ang politiko nang tanungin tungkol sa mga pagbawas sa badyet.

to renege
to renege
[Pandiwa]

to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

tumalikod, sumira sa pangako

tumalikod, sumira sa pangako

Ex: They were disappointed when the seller reneged on the agreed-upon terms. 

Nadismaya sila nang ang nagbebenta ay sumuway sa napagkasunduang mga tadhana.

to delude
to delude
[Pandiwa]

to deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often by creating false hopes or illusions

linlangin, dayain

linlangin, dayain

Ex: The politician deluded voters with promises of unrealistic solutions to complex problems. 

Dinaya ng politiko ang mga botante sa pamamagitan ng mga pangako ng hindi makatotohanang solusyon sa mga kumplikadong problema.

to obfuscate
to obfuscate
[Pandiwa]

to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand, often to hide the truth

linlangin, paguluhin

linlangin, paguluhin

Ex: The company tried to obfuscate the real reasons behind the price increase. 

Sinubukan ng kumpanya na ilihim ang tunay na mga dahilan sa likod ng pagtaas ng presyo.

to foist
to foist
[Pandiwa]

to pass off something false or inferior as genuine or valuable, typically with the intent to deceive

ipasa, ilinlang

ipasa, ilinlang

Ex: The shady salesman tries to foist counterfeit watches onto unsuspecting customers. 

Ang shady salesman ay sumusubok na ipasa ang pekeng relo sa mga walang kamalay-malay na customer.

to whitewash
to whitewash
[Pandiwa]

to hide or downplay a mistake, wrongdoing, or flaw to make something seem better than it really is

itago, ikubli

itago, ikubli

Ex: The report tried to whitewash the company's role in the accident. 

Sinubukan ng ulat na takpan ang papel ng kumpanya sa aksidente.

to wink at
to wink at
[Pandiwa]

to quietly allow or ignore something wrong or improper without openly admitting approval

magpikit-mata sa, sadyang huwag pansinin

magpikit-mata sa, sadyang huwag pansinin

Ex: The manager chose to wink at the minor safety violations. 

Pinili ng manager na magbulag-bulagan sa mga menor na paglabag sa kaligtasan.

to wheedle
to wheedle
[Pandiwa]

to obtain something through coaxing, charm, or subtle persuasion

manuyo, himok

manuyo, himok

Ex: She wheedled her parents into letting her stay out late. 

Hinimok niya ang kanyang mga magulang na payagan siyang lumabas nang gabi.

legerdemain
legerdemain
[Pangngalan]

cunning or deceitful behavior or manipulation

salamangka, panlilinlang

salamangka, panlilinlang

Ex: The company's financial statements were a masterpiece of legerdemain, masking its true financial health. 

Ang mga pahayag sa pananalapi ng kumpanya ay isang obra maestra ng legerdemain, na nagtatago sa tunay na kalusugan ng pananalapi nito.

hook, line, and sinker

used for emphasizing how easily a person is fooled or deceived

Ex: Despite the dubious offer, he fell for it hook, line, and sinker, investing his savings in a fraudulent scheme. 
to indoctrinate

to teach a set of beliefs or principles in a way that discourages questioning or critical thinking

maghugas-ulo, iturò

maghugas-ulo, iturò

Ex: The regime tried to indoctrinate children with its political ideology. 

Sinubukan ng rehimen na maghugas ng utak sa mga bata gamit ang kanyang pampulitikang ideolohiya.

collusion
collusion
[Pangngalan]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

pagsasabwatan, lihim na kasunduan

pagsasabwatan, lihim na kasunduan

Ex: The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the companies to fix prices. 

Ang imbestigasyon ay naglantad ng ebidensya ng pagsasabwatan sa pagitan ng mga kumpanya upang ayusin ang mga presyo.

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