Pretence Meaning
/ˈpɹiːtɛns/, /pɹɪˈtɛns/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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nounBritish standard spelling of pretense.
Sentence Examples
It's just a pretence.
He couldn't keep up the pretence for very long.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He made a ____ of being sick to avoid going to work, but his boss saw through it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She kept up the ____ of being happy at work even though she was deeply unhappy with her role.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He made a ____ of being sick to avoid going to work, but his boss saw through it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She kept up the ____ of being happy at work even though she was deeply unhappy with her role.