Word of the Day
March 13, 2026
Deceptive
Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading. Tending or intended to deceive or create a false impression.
From Latin 'decipere' meaning 'to ensnare, take in, beguile, cheat,' from 'de-' (from) + 'capere' (to take). Entered English through Old French 'deceivre.'
Usage Examples
- The ballot measure was written in deceptive language that obscured its true purpose of eliminating TABOR refunds.
- Cherry Creek School District's employment contracts contained deceptive approvals by private citizens who no longer held board authority.
- The marketing of all-electric homes as affordable may prove deceptive if energy costs surge without natural gas alternatives.
From the Show
The concept of deception ran through the March 13th broadcast as Kim Monson dissected SB26-135’s misleading ballot language, Cherry Creek School District’s contract irregularities, and the hidden costs of government-incentivized all-electric housing.