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Based on the context clues in the sentence what is the meaning of pretense

A. a dramatic act
B. an initial reaction
C. an emotional response
D. a false outward appearance

User Berkus
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I think its B, not fully sure tho

User CallumH
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The answer is B.

Even without the sentence, the word already has enough context clues. The prefix 'Pre-' means first. Initial is another word for first. B is the only reasonable answer.

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