affectation
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Noun
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A way of behaving or speaking that isn't natural, adopted to impress others.
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Which word fits the gap? "His fake British accent was an _____ he'd picked up after a semester abroad."
Answer: affectation
In your own words, what does "affectation" mean?
A way of behaving or speaking that isn't natural, adopted to impress others.
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