masquerade masquerade /ˌmæskɝˈeɪd/

noun

1. Making a false outward show  ( charade , masquerade )
   making a false outward show
    A beggar's masquerade of wealth
   a beggar's masquerade of wealth
   
2. A costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party  ( fancy dress , masquerade , masquerade costume )
   a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
   
   
3. A party of guests wearing costumes and masks  ( mask , masque , masquerade , masquerade party )
   a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
   
   

verb

1. () Take part in a masquerade  ( masquerade )
   take part in a masquerade
   
2. () Pretend to be someone or something that you are not  ( masquerade )
   pretend to be someone or something that you are not
    He is masquerading as an expert on the internet
   he is masquerading as an expert on the internet
    This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty
   This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty
   

 gluon gluon /ˈgluːɒn/

noun

1. A gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks  ( gluon )
   a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks
    Advanced particle physics discusses concepts like the gluon and its role in binding quarks.
   Advanced particle physics discusses concepts like the gluon and its role in binding quarks.
   
   

 revery revery /ˈrɛvəri/

noun

1. () An abstracted state of absorption  ( reverie , revery )
   an abstracted state of absorption
   
2. Absentminded dreaming while awake  ( air castle , castle in Spain , castle in the air , daydream , daydreaming , oneirism , reverie , revery )
   absentminded dreaming while awake
   
   

 brace wrench brace wrench /breɪs rɛntʃ/

noun

1. A wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head  ( brace wrench )
   a wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head
    The brace wrench made it easy to turn tight bolts.
   The brace wrench made it easy to turn tight bolts.