1. affectation: (noun)
Meaning: an affecting or pretending to like, have, etc.; show or pretense; artificial behavior meant to impress others; mannerism for effect
Usage: With an affectation of indifference, the actor brushed aside all the criticism the audience offered him.
2.prevaricate: (verb)
Meaning: To stray from or evade the truth; equivocate
Usage:During the hearings the witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend.
3.masquerade : (verb)
Meaning: a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
Usage: Although she was deeply bored, she maintained a masquerade of polite interest as her guest droned on.
Sentence Correction:
1. Everybody have left.
2. She told to me that her friend came to visit her.
Yesterday's answers:
1. This umbrella cost me $50.
2. Let me know what you are planning to do.
The right answers for today's sentence correction will be published tomorrow.
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