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mas·quer·ade
 masquerade
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a party or ball at which the guests wear costumes and masks.
- similar words:
- carnival
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| definition 2: |
a false or pretended appearance.
Her masquerade of confidence fooled everyone.- synonyms:
- show
- similar words:
- cover, disguise, mask
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| related words: |
camouflage |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
masquerades, masquerading, masqueraded |
| definition 1: |
to try to be or look like another person.
She was masquerading as a member of the royal family.- synonyms:
- impersonate, pose
- similar words:
- pretend
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| definition 2: |
to wear a costume.
The children masqueraded as ghosts and monsters. |
| related words: |
act |
| derivation: |
masquerader (n.) |
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