GRE Word List
MASQUERADE
wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
The meaning of the word masquerade is wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| husbandry | frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman |
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| demure | (of a woman or child) grave; quiet and serious; coy; pretending to be demure |
| tirade | long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation |
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| transcendent | exceeding ordinary limits; superior; surpassing; V. transcend: go beyond; exceed; surpass; N. transcendancy |
| debutante | young woman making formal entrance into society |