masquerades
Pronunciation: [ˌmæskəˈreɪdz]
Context: "disguise"
(verb) to wear a costume or mask to hide who you really are. This is often done during parties or celebrations where people dress up to have fun and pretend to be someone else.
Example
At the carnival, many people masquerade as their favorite characters.
Example
She didn't masquerade for the event; she chose to wear her regular clothes instead.
Example
Why do you think some people like to masquerade at festivals?
Context: "event"
(noun) a celebration or party where people wear masks and costumes. It's a fun way to celebrate and enjoy being someone different for a night.
Example
The masquerade was the highlight of the year, with beautiful masks and music.
Example
He was disappointed that he couldn't attend the masquerade because of a family emergency.
Example
Have you ever been to a masquerade before?
Context: "deception"
(noun) a way of pretending to be something or someone else to hide the truth. People might masquerade their feelings or intentions, making it hard for others to know how they really feel.
Example
Her kindness was just a masquerade, hiding her true feelings of sadness.
Example
He couldn't maintain the masquerade anymore; his real emotions started to show.
Example
What do you think makes someone choose to masquerade their true feelings?