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semblance(noun, appearance, cover, show, cause)
7
stall(noun, cover, cause, reason, trick)
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apology(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
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disguise(noun, cover, show, fake, hide)
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explanation(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
6
feint(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
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makeshift(reason, trick, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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masquerade(noun, cover, show, fake, reason)
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rationale(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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sham(noun, fake, trick, deception, effect)
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veil(noun, cover, show, fake, reason)
5
affectation(noun, cover, show, cause, reason)
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appearance(noun, cover, show, cause, reason)
5
coloring(noun, cover, show, cause, fake)
5
defense(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
5
device(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
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dissembling(noun, cover, show, disguise, cloak)
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face(noun, appearance, cover, show, cause)
5
gloss(noun, cover, show, fake, color)
5
justification(noun, cause, reason, trick, base)
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