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ballet

/bælæe/ /bɛlæe/ /bɐleː/ /bælɪ/ /bæˈleɪ/

Meanings
noun
A classical form of dance.

Examples :

"My sister loves ballet; she practices it every day after school. "
dance art entertainment culture

Related Words

Illustration coordination

coordination noun

/koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

"The team's excellent coordination allowed them to complete the project ahead of schedule. "

Illustration theatrical

theatrical noun

/θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, especially one by amateurs.

"The school's annual theatrical was a delightful performance of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." "

Illustration signifying

signifying verb

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/

To create a sign out of something.

"She was signifying her agreement by nodding her head. "

Illustration renaissance

renaissance noun

/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

A rebirth or revival.

"After years of decline, the town experienced a renaissance with the opening of new businesses and cultural centers. "

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representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration auditorium

auditorium noun

/ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/

A large room for public meetings or performances.

"The school auditorium was packed with students for the annual talent show. "

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reminiscent noun

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/

One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.

"The reminiscent, always eager to share stories of her childhood, dominated the family dinner table with anecdotes about her school days. "

Illustration individuals

individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration coordinating

coordinating verb

/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪŋ/ /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To synchronize (activities).

"I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate."

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"