What would be more meaningful in a sentence as compared to a simple word? What is based on a quote around “We felt betrayed by the subterfuge of using artificial trees instead of real and natural surroundings. What is and doesn’t make up for fraud, deceit, dishonesty or deception.

Also, in regards to Reto Koradi’s comment above in reply to jwpat’s suggestion of ersatz. When used in English, is it very common for the speaker/writer to intend to impress a sense of a lower quality substitute. Have used for many years in this manner.