Stuart's Daily Word Spot: Facade

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Façade: noun - principal front of a building, overlookinga street or open space; outward appearance or front, especially when deceptive.
'The façade, dilapidatedand faded as it was, nevertheless retained hints of the past glory of theemporium.'
'Giles adopted his mostwinning smile, knowing his façade of gentle and generous lover would persuadeher to his own purposes before very long.'