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