The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
SURFICIAL
surficial
(adjective) pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth’s surface; “a surficial geologic deposit”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
surficial (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
Synonyms
• superficial
Source: Wiktionary
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MASQUERADE
(verb) pretend to be someone or something that you are not; “he is masquerading as an expert on the internet”; “This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty”
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