OLPH Spelling Unit 16
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- ballet
- 1. A form of artistic dance based on a technique composed of jumps, turns, and poses, all requiring great precision and grace. 2 a. A theatrical dance form performed in costume and combining the arts of ballet dancing, music, painting, and drama to convey a story, a theme, or an atmosphere. b. A theatrical performance of this dance form.
- technique
- A systematic procedure or method by which a complicated task is accomplished, as in a science or art.
- fatigue
- Physical or mental weariness or exhaustion resulting from hard work or strain.
- debut
- A first public appearance, as of an actor on the stage.
- petite
- Small and slender; dainty.
- amateur
- 1. A person who engages in an art, science, or sport for enjoyment rather than for money 2. A person who does something without professional skill.
- bouquet
- A bunch of flowers.
- massage
- A body rub given to improve circulation and relax muscles.
- antique
- Something having special value because of its age, especially a work of art or handicraft that is over 100 years old.
- vague
- 1. Not clearly expressed; lacking clarity. 2. Lacking definite shape, form, or character.
- portrait
- A painting, photograph, or other likeness of a person, especially one showing the face.
- boulevard
- A broad city street, often lined with trees.
- reservoir
- A natural or artificial lake used as a storage place for water.
- debris
- The scattered remains of something broken, destroyed, or discarded; fragments; rubble.
- boutique
- A small retail shop that sells gift, fashionable clothes, etc.
- plateau
- A relatively level area that is at a higher elevation than the land around it.
- coupon
- A detachable part of a ticket or advertisement that entitles the bearer to certain benefits, such as a cash refund or a gift.
- depot
- A railroad or bus station.
- plaque
- An ornamented or engraved plate, slab, or disk, used for decoration or to carry an inscription on a monument.
- crochet
- To make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread or yarn into connected links with a hooked needle card a crochet hook.
- ensemble
- A group of musicians who perform together.
- naive
- Showing a lack of experience or judgement; unsophisticated.
- coup
- A brilliantly executed move or action that obtains the desired results.
- porcelain
- A hard, white, translucent material made by baking a fine clay at a high temperature and glazing it with one of several variously colored materials.
- surveillance
- 1. The action of observing or following closely. 2. The condition of being closely observed or followed, expecially by the police or other authorities.