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.

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WordMeaning
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental