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jests

/dʒɛsts/

Meanings
noun
An act performed for amusement; a joke.

Examples :

"During the class talent show, the clown's silly walks and comical jests made everyone laugh. "
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Related Words

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." "

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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. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration performances

performances noun

/pərˈfɔrmənsɪz/ /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/

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

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

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

Illustration amusement

amusement noun

/əˈmjuzmənt/

Entertainment.

"The school fair provided much amusement for the children. "

Illustration elaborate

elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

To develop in detail or complexity

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

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interlude noun

/ˈɪntərluːd/ /ˈɪnɾɚluːd/

An intervening episode, etc.

"The loud music was a pleasant interlude in the otherwise quiet library. "

Illustration everyone

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

Illustration ridiculed

ridiculed verb

/ˈrɪdɪkjuːld/ /rɪˈdɪkjuːld/

To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."

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princess noun

/pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/

A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter.

"The princess visited the school to meet the students. "