forgery
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The crime of making a fake copy of something, such as money or a document, to deceive people, or the fake item itself.
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Which word fits the gap? "Experts quickly identified the painting as a _____, not an original."
Answer: forgery
In your own words, what does "forgery" mean?
The crime of making a fake copy of something, such as money or a document, to deceive people, or the fake item itself.
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