GRE Word List

MASQUERADE

a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes

The meaning of the word masquerade is a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes.

Random words

WordMeaning
loutto bow in respect
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
galea strong current of air:
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
farcestuff
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar