GRE Word List

CHOREOGRAPHY

the art of symbolically representing dancing

The meaning of the word choreography is the art of symbolically representing dancing.

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poreto gaze intently
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masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
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chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
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