nounπShareA fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine."The time-share deal was a sham."appearancecharacterqualitythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTrickery, hoaxing."A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit."characteractionsocietybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA false front, or removable ornamental covering."The antique dresser had a beautiful sham, a thin layer of wood covering the old, damaged surface. "appearancepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA decorative cover for a pillow."The couch cushions were covered with pretty shams, adding a pop of color to the living room. "appearancestyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deceive, cheat, lie."He shamed his classmates by pretending to have won a prize he didn't earn. "characteractionmoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtrude by fraud or imposition."The salesman tried to sham his way into my house by pretending to be a meter reader. "characteractionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign."The student shamed the teacher's accent, mimicking her every intonation in a silly, playful way. "appearancecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIntended to deceive; false."The student's excuse for missing class was a sham; he was actually at the mall. "characterqualitynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCounterfeit; unreal"The student's illness was a sham; he just wanted to skip school. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
