faux
– adj.
1. artificial or imitation; fake.
fake
– verb
1. prepare or make something specious, deceptive, or fraudulent.
2. to conceal the defects of or make appear more attractive, interesting, valuable, etc., usually in order to trick or deceive.
3. to pretend; simulate.
4. to accomplish by trial and error or by improvising.
5. a. to improvise.
b. to play music without reading from a score.
– noun
6. anything made to appear otherwise than it actually is; counterfeit.
7. a person who fakes; faker.
8. a spurious report or story.
9. a simulated play or move intended to deceive an opponent.
– adj.
10. designed to deceive or cheat; not real.