affected
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(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent
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fixed portion
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artificial
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sentry
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Explanation
Affected describes behavior that is artificial, pretentious, or insincere. Impertinent is 'fresh' or 'sassy,' a fixed portion is 'allotment,' and a sentry is a 'guard.'
AI explanation
Affected in this sense describes behavior that is artificial or put-on, done for effect rather than being natural or genuine (e.g., an affected accent). It's distinct from meanings like impertinence, a fixed portion, or a sentry, which belong to other words.