SAT vocabulary
Dissemble
To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to put on a false appearance.
Example
"He tried to dissemble his relief at her departure, feigning a sad expression instead."
Etymology
From Old French 'dessembler' meaning 'to differ, be unlike', later shifting to 'to feign'.
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