2004 · Q25
SYNONYMS
Directions (For the following 5 items): Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
25. MASQUERADE
General EnglishSynonyms
- ATo provide support
- BTo go in disguise
- CTo mesmerize
- DTo run in a marathon race
Explanation
MASQUERADE as a verb means to pretend to be something one is not — to go about in disguise or under false pretences. Hence "to go in disguise" is the correct synonym. It has nothing to do with providing support, mesmerizing, or running marathons.