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Foolproof

(Adj) done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong (Example) DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene. (Synonyms) flawless reliable sure-fire unassailable guaranteed perfect tested.

Cunning

(Adj) getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way (Example) She was cunning enough to fool me. (Synonyms) slick cagey crafty guileful shrewd street-smart streetwise subtle tricky wily

Kindhearted

(Adj) having or showing a kind and gentle nature (Example) A kindhearted neighbor offered to help. (Synonyms) considerate gracious warmhearted altruistic amiable amicable generous good.

Quotidian

(Adj) ordinary or very common (Example) a quotidian existence/life (Synonyms) commonplace daily everyday trivial usual

Deception

(N) The act of making someone believe something that is not true : the act of deceiving someone (Example) The article describes the government's use of deception [=deceit] to gain public support for the program. (Synonyms) betrayal deceit disinformation duplicity falsehood fraud hypocrisy lying.

Polygraph

(N) a device used to measure the heart rate, breathing, etc., in order to find out if someone (such as a person suspected of a crime) is being honest (Example) The murder suspect failed a lie detector test. (Synonyms) lie detector

Skullduggery

(N) secret or dishonest behavior or activity (Example) We utilize persuasion, skullduggery, and even force to subvert their institutions, to destroy their present culture (Synonyms) deception trickery crafty cheating chicane deviousness dishonesty dodge

Chemotherapy

(N) the use of chemicals to treat or control a disease (such as cancer) (Example) She underwent (a course of) chemotherapy. (Synonyms) bomber annihilator assassin despoiler eradicator executioner exterminator

Plagued

(V) to cause constant worry or distress to (someone) (Example) I was plagued with doubts about my decision. (Synonyms) annoy disturb afflict bedevil beleaguer bother haunt

Stutter

(V) to have a speech problem that causes you to repeat the beginning sound of some words. (Example) I used to stutter when I was a child. She stutters when she gets excited. (Synonyms) sputter stammer dribble falter hesitate splutter stumble.