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gala

/ˈɡɑːlə/ /ˈɡeɪlə/

Meanings
noun
Pomp, show, or festivity.

Examples :

"The school's annual fundraising gala was a spectacular event filled with music, dancing, and delicious food. "
entertainment event culture festival toefl

Related Words

Illustration festivity

festivity noun

/fɛˈstɪvɪti/

(often pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.

"The school's Christmas festivity included a talent show and a big dinner. "

Illustration celebrate

celebrate verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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mentions noun

/ˈmɛnʃənz/

A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

"The teacher's lesson plan made mentions of upcoming field trips. "

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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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fundraising noun

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/

The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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anniversary noun

/ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/

A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

"Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war."

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dancing verb

/ˈdæn.sɪŋ/

To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

"I danced with her all night long."

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spectacular noun

/spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/

A spectacular display.

"The fireworks display was a spectacular. "

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androgynous adjective

/ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/

Possessing the sex organs of both sexes.

"The biologist described the plant as androgynous because it contained both male and female reproductive parts within the same flower. "

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celebratory adjective

/ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/

In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

"The team erupted in celebratory cheers after winning the championship game. "