<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify: to demystify medical procedures</li></ul><p><strong>Mendacious</strong></p><ul><li>given to deception or falsehood; dishonest</li><li>characterized by a tendency to lie or mislead</li><li>untruthful or deceitful in nature</li></ul>