MASQUERADE

(noun) making a false outward show
"a beggar's masquerade of wealth"
The beggar fooled everybody with his masquerade of wealth. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
synonyms : fancy dress , masquerade costume
Her masquerade caught everybody's attention. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
synonyms : mask , masque , masquerade party
The children went to a masquerade. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) pretend to be someone or something that you are not
"he is masquerading as an expert on the internet", "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty"
(verb) take part in a masquerade
She masqueraded as princess. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for masquerade

(Tag: ) 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.
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(Tag: ) Since homosexuals are treated with contemp many of them wear MASKS n take part in any PARADE supporting homosexuality
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(Tag: ) The "querade" sounds like charac. Masquerade means to mask one's character.
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(Tag: language) StalaCtite has a "c" for "ceiling". StalaGmite has a "g" for "ground". Stalactite is stretched "tite" (tight) by hanging from the ceiling. Stalagmite pushes up with all its "mite" (might) from the floor. by wordinfo.info
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(Tag: ) masquerade = sounds like mask your head i.e making disguise.
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