Correct Answer:
A. pretence
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.