4
trumpery(adjective, mean, bad, poor, base)
4
untrue(adjective, wrong, fake, deception, false)
3
audacious
3
bum(adjective, fake, counterfeit, sham, phony)
3
catchpenny(adjective, mean, bad, poor, deception)
3
colorable
3
contrived(adjective, fake, counterfeit, sham, phony)
3
crummy
3
dissipated
3
flaunting(adjective, brilliant, extravagant, loud, lavish)
3
gay(adjective, brilliant, extravagant, loud, flashy)
3
glossy(adjective, fancy, elegant, beautiful, lavish)
3
high-sounding
3
illegitimate(adjective, deception)
3
imitation(adjective, fake, counterfeit, sham, phony)
3
pinchbeck(adjective, deception)
3
plausible
3
raffish(adjective, bright, brilliant, extravagant, tasteless)
3
shameless
3
simulated(adjective, fake, counterfeit, sham, phony)
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