simulation

mastery
UK /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩/ US /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃn̩/noun

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'simulation' in this sentence?

His friendliness was just a simulation to get what he wanted.