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someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

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Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques.
Many actors dream of winning prestigious awards for their performances.
Who is an "actor"?

An actor is a person who performs in plays, movies, television shows, or other forms of entertainment by portraying characters through speech, movement, and expression. They interpret scripts, embody their characters, and convey emotions and stories to the audience. Actors work with directors and other cast members to bring a script to life, using their skills in voice, body language, and improvisation to create believable and engaging performances. Their role involves rehearsing, memorizing lines, and adapting to the needs of the production to deliver a compelling and convincing performance.

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actor

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reactor

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reactor

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actress
actress
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a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Who is an "actress"?

An actress is a female performer who acts in plays, films, television shows, or other forms of entertainment. She brings characters to life through her interpretation of scripts, using her skills in speech, movement, and expression. The actress collaborates with directors and other cast members to deliver engaging performances, conveying emotions and advancing the story. Her role involves rehearsing lines, developing her character, and adapting to the needs of the production to create a convincing and impactful portrayal.

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first name
first name
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/fˈɜːst nˈeɪm/

the name we were given at birth that comes before our last name

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compound noun

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actor

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reactor

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middle name
middle name
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/ˈmɪdl ˌneɪm/

‌a name that comes between someone's first name and last name

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reactor

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full name
full name
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/fˈʊl nˈeɪm/

the complete name of a person that includes their first name, middle name, and last name

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compound noun

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last name
last name
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/læst neɪm/

the name we share with our family, parents, or siblings

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compound noun

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family name
family name
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/ˈfæməli ˌneɪm/

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

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compound noun

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reactor

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reactor

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nickname
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a familiar or humorous name given to someone that is connected with their real name, appearance, or with something they have done

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compound noun

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actor

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reactor

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reactor

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short
short
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having a below-average distance between two points

long

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singer
singer
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someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Who is a "singer"?

A singer is a person who uses their voice to produce musical sounds, typically by performing songs or vocal pieces. Singers may work in various genres, such as pop, classical, jazz, or opera, and can perform solo or as part of a group or choir. They use techniques like pitch control, rhythm, and expression to convey emotions and tell stories through their singing. Singers often practice to develop their vocal skills and may perform live in concerts, record music in studios, or participate in theatrical productions.

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actor

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to use
to use
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to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

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transitive

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reactor

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only
only
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with anyone or anything else excluded

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incomparable
adverb of degree

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real
real
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having actual existence and not imaginary

unreal

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soccer player
soccer player
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/ˈsɑkɚ ˈpleɪɚ/

someone who plays soccer, especially as a job

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compound noun

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actor

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celebrity
celebrity
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someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

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reactor

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reactor

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quiz
quiz
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a short test given to students

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initial
initial
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related to the beginning of a series or process

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actor

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reactor

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reactor

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