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    pretext

    pretext - Dictionary definition and meaning for word pretext

    Definition
    (noun) something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
    Synonyms : stalking-horse
    Definition
    (noun) an artful or simulated semblance
    Synonyms : guise , pretence , pretense
    Example Sentence
    • under the guise of friendship he betrayed them
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pretext

preTEXT... when your teacher asks for an explanation for your low marks, you try to find an EXCUSE that you donot have a TEXTbook

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pehley se soch lo text na pade ka kyaa bahaana maarna hai

'pretext', replace 'x' by 'n' => pretend.

rashmita is sick of all the lame pretexts that rasika gives while going pubbing


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text: a pretext for letting you know that i'm
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