Pretense
Definition
(noun) A false appearance or claim
Examples
“One might describe her behavior as charmingly coy without the pretense.”
“I don't need the pretense, just tell me.”
“At the pawn shop on 8th Street, his pretense of innocence fell apart fast.”
“She laughed and dropped the pretense for once.”
“By Monday morning, nobody in HR bought his pretense that he'd been sick all weekend.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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