Ethical Standards Vocabulary

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate manner, degree, or quality

• She dressed decently for the job interview, wearing a professional suit.
• I think the restaurant down the street is decently priced for the quality of food they offer.
• I'm pretty sure I can pull off a decently good prank on my brother tonight.
• Despite the setbacks, he managed to keep his spirits up and continue on decently in life.

noun A person who deliberately gives false testimony while under oath

• The perjurer was found guilty of lying under oath during the trial.
• I can't believe that perjurer tried to lie in court and got caught.
• That perjurer is nothing but a shady liar.
• His reputation as a perjurer followed him wherever he went, staining his character.

adverb Above/beyond suspicion is an adverb phrase that modifies the verb 'is', indicating the degree to which something is beyond doubt or suspicion.

• The CEO's integrity is above suspicion, as he has always acted with the utmost honesty and transparency.
• I trust her completely, she's above suspicion.
• No one can touch him, he's beyond suspicion.
• Her reputation is so pristine, it's like she's floating above suspicion.