the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > dissimulation, pretence > semblance, outward show > dissemble [verb (reflexive)] > assume a role (3)
reflexive. To assume an appearance, act a part.
reflexive. To assume a deceptive bearing. Obsolete.
transitive (reflexive). With noun phrase as complement: to identify oneself as. Obsolete. rare.