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affected

affected
a GRE synonym for 'pretentious' meaning assuming an air of importance or refinement that is not genuine
Her affected accent fooled no one who knew where she had actually grown up.
From Lesson 5:Synonym Clusters — Negative & Critical·GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary

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Her affected accent fooled no one who knew where she had actually grown up.

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