MOCK

mock

Noun

  1. An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
  2. Mockery, the act of mocking.
  3. A practice exam set by an educating institution to prepare students for an important exam.
    He got a B in his History mock, but improved to an A in the exam.

Verb

  1. To mimic, to simulate.
  2. To make fun of by mimicking, to taunt.
  3. To tantalise, and disappoint (the hopes of).

Adjective

  1. imitation, not genuine (mock turtle soup, mock leather); fake


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