guise
Day 7Level 3gahyz
pretense
outward appearance ; pretense
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
demeanor, mask
Antonyms:
reality
Example Sentence:
Republicans are pushing proposals to restrict abortion, under the guise of cutting federal spending.
Related Words
agog
Day 7extremely eager
uh-GOG
extremely eager; excited
ambiguous
Day 7doubtful
aam-BIHG-yoo-uhs
having multiple or doubtful meaning
ardor
Day 7passion
AHR-duhr
intense and passionate feeling ; enthusiasm
avow
Day 7admit
uh-VOU
to declare openly; admit
blandish
Day 7fawn
BLAND-ish
to coax with flattery
blandness
Day 7insipidity
BLAND-nuhs
insipidity, dullness