3
bogus(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
3
bragging(adjective, aloof, arrogant, haughty, exultant)
3
brilliant(adjective, fancy, extravagant, loud, lavish)
3
bumptious
3
canting(adjective, affectation)
3
conspicuous(adjective, extravagant, affected, hollow, flashy)
3
deceitful(adjective, false, dishonest, slick, hypocritical)
3
elevated(great, outstanding, marvelous, noble, high)
3
ersatz(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
3
fake(adjective, wrong, false, counterfeit, dishonest)
3
false(adjective, wrong, fake, counterfeit, hollow)
3
forged(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
3
fraudulent(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
3
fulsome
3
fussy(adjective, fancy, delicate, elegant, extravagant)
3
high-flying
3
high-handed(adjective, aloof, haughty, cavalier, conceited)
3
imitation(adjective, wrong, fake, false, counterfeit)
3
imposing(adjective, great, fancy, noble, large)
3
improper(adjective, offensive, rude, foolish, stupid)
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