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chorus

/ˈkɔːɹəs/

Meanings
noun
A group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece.

Examples :

"The ancient Greek chorus performed dances and songs during the city's religious festivals. "
culture ritual mythology entertainment music dance religion group history

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friendship noun

/ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/

The condition of being friends.

"My friendship with Sarah has lasted for many years. "

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performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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suggestion noun

/səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/

Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

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improvised verb

/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/ /ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzd/

To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, instinct, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

"He had no speech prepared, so he improvised."

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

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inspiring verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

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exhilarating verb

/ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/

To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy.

"Good news exhilarates the mind; wine exhilarates the drinker."

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catchiest adjective

/ˈkætʃiɪst/

Instantly appealing and memorable (of a tune or phrase).

"That song has the catchiest chorus; I can't stop singing it! "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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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"

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festivals noun

/ˈfɛstɪvəlz/ /ˈfɛstəvəlz/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Every summer, many small towns hold festivals celebrating their local produce, like the Strawberry Festival or the Corn Festival. "