Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Affectation”?

Affectation means pretence; artificial behaviour meant to impress.

• Correct answer - pretence: it has the same meaning as Affectation.
• reality: the state of things as they are - wrong, it does not mean the same as Affectation.
• adverse effect: a harmful result - wrong, it does not mean the same as Affectation.
• standing: position or status - wrong, it does not mean the same as Affectation.