SAT vocabulary

Facade

An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

Example

"Despite his calm facade, he was extremely nervous before the performance."

From French 'façade' meaning 'front of a building,' from Italian 'facciata' from 'faccia' meaning 'face.'

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