Veneer
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to coarser wood or other material. An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To apply veneer.
Example sentence: In most people's vocabularies, design means veneer. It's interior decorating. It's the fabric of the curtains and the sofa. But to me, nothing could be further from the meaning of design.
Facing
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: diverging in the direction of travel.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The most external portion of exterior siding.
Example sentence: Public policy is a study in imperfection. It involves imperfect people, with imperfect information, facing deeply imperfect choices - so it's not surprising that they're getting imperfect results.