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drama

/ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/

Meanings
noun
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue

Examples :

"The school play was a fun drama about a lost puppy. "
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noun
Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.

Examples :

"The drama surrounding Maria's promotion was intense; everyone was talking about supposed favoritism and backbiting. "
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Related Words

Illustration characters

characters noun

/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

Illustration exaggerated

exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

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 maneuvering

maneuvering verb

/məˈnuːvərɪŋ/ /məˈnuːvərɪŋɡ/ /məˈnjuːvərɪŋ/ /məˈnjuːvərɪŋɡ/

To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

"The driver was carefully maneuvering the large truck into the tight parking space. "

Illustration interpersonal

interpersonal adjective

/ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənəl/ /ˌɪnɾərˈpɜːrsənəl/

Between two or more people.

"Strong interpersonal skills are important for working well in a team. "

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

Illustration impersonating

impersonating verb

/ɪmˈpɜːrsəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpɜːsnˌeɪtɪŋ/

To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of.

"The conman managed to impersonate several executives."

Illustration represented

represented verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

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 artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

Illustration complicated

complicated verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The teacher complicated the math problem by adding several extra steps. "