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Affectation

An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

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Attitude 76% connected

The posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue.

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Feigning 76% connected

of Feign

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Pretence 76% connected

Alt. of Pretenceless

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Pretending 76% connected

of Pretend

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Pretense 76% connected

Alt. of Pretence

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Simulation 76% connected

The act of simulating, or assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true; -- distinguished from dissimulation, which disguises or conceals what…

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Affectedness 92% connected

Affectation.

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Mannerism 92% connected

Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art.

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Pose 92% connected

Standing still, with all the feet on the ground; -- said of the attitude of a lion, horse, or other beast.

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