The written work that the teacher read was artifice
You never knew when to trust her; she hid behind artifice even when the truth would suffice.
I know you are trying to trick me with your daily artifices and treacheries.
I have decided to clean out my garage next week. - as a verb we are having a clean out at home on the weekend. - as a noun
When I prepare to write a speech, the idea summary will be found in the topic sentence.
Did you manage to finish your speech? or, We need you to manage this company.