pseudosecret
Examples
“For a real secret he substitutes a pseudosecret, though in doing so he cannot help⟳ telling the attentive reader that there is a secret there.”
“Thus, pseudosecrets can also become⟳ a way of maintaining generational and sexual boundaries in the family.”
“Diplomats succeed⟳ by appealing to the better side of human nature, to shared interests and values, and to shared culture and humanity, and shared pseudosecrets are an excellent way to break⟳ the ice.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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