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    masquerade

    masquerade - Dictionary definition and meaning for word masquerade

    Definition
    (noun) a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
    Synonyms : mask , masque , masquerade party
    Definition
    (noun) a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party Definition
    (noun) making a false outward show
    Example Sentence
    • a beggar's masquerade of wealth
    Definition
    (verb) take part in a masquerade Definition
    (verb) pretend to be someone or something that you are not
    Example Sentence
    • he is masquerading as an expert on the internet
    • This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for masquerade

focus on masq. MASK is used for disguise so can try to remember like masquerade = Pretend to be someone or something that you are not.

Since homosexuals are treated with contemp many of them wear MASKS n take part in any PARADE supporting homosexuality

The "querade" sounds like charac. Masquerade means to mask one's character.

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masquerade = sounds like mask your head i.e making disguise.

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