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pretense A false or dishonest claim or excuse used to justify one's actions or beliefs.  ■ "My dog ate my shoes, I swear it! I just found this pretense in the garbage can."


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sipping A leisurely way to consume beverages while making a pretense of doing something else.  ■ "I'm just sipping my coffee while I pretend to work on this report."

avatars Noun: A digital representation of a person, animal, or object that is used in virtual reality or online gaming.  ■ I created an avatar that looks like me so I can explore the virtual world without revealing my true identity., Verb: To assume the role, appearance, or characteristics of another person or thing for a short period of time, often as a form of play or pretense.  ■ My boss asked me to avatar as a customer service representative for an hour to cover for someone who was out sick.