If you chose “C,” you’re correct!
Factitious means man-made, not genuine.
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“Oh, I would simply love to join you,” she said sweetly. “But I have to go see my… my great aunt next Wednesday. I’m so sorry I can’t make it,” she said and fluttered her eyelashes. “But do tell me how it went. I would so love to hear it.” She sent me a factitious smile, displaying all of her too-white teeth before sauntering away, swaying her hips.
I sighed. I should have known better than to share it with HER.