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pretext(noun, appearance, show, cause)
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show(noun, performance, appearance, show)
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affectation(noun, performance, show, cause)
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excuse(noun, show, cause, trick)
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guise(noun, appearance, show, cause)
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pretension(noun, show, power, right)
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make-believe(noun, show, fake, trick)
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sham(noun, performance, show, fake)
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simulation(noun, show, honest, display)
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mask(noun, appearance, show, cause)
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claim(noun, show, power, right)
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deception(noun, show, catch, fake)
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disguise(noun, appearance, show, top)
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semblance(noun, appearance, show, cause)
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charade(noun, show, honest, true)
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deceit(noun, show, trick, practice)
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feigning(noun, show, deception, lie)
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masquerade(noun, show, cause, top)
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cloak(noun, appearance, show, cause)
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façade(noun, appearance, show, top)
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