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Vocabulary 10
American Weddings
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English
12th Grade
11/27/2012

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Term
1 date (vt)
2 date (cn)
Definition
1 to meet sb. that you are interested in or a regular basis
2 time stated in terms of the day, month, and the year
3 a person you are meeting for a romantic date
Term
1 fiance (cn)
2 fiancee (cn)
Definition
1 a man engaged to be married
2 a woman engaged to be married
Term
veil (cn)
Definition
a thin piece of material that women wear to cover their faces
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tend (vi)
Definition
to happen often; to be likely to happen
Term
tuxedo (cn)
Definition
a man's suit that is usually black and worn for very formal occasions
Term
ceremony (cn)
Definition
a formal activity performed in honor or celebration of sth.
Term
bridesmaid (cn)
Definition
a girl or woman, usually unmarried, who helps a bride on her wedding day and is with her at the wedding
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the maid of honor (cn)
Definition
the woman who is in charge of helping the bride; the head bridesmaid
Term
groomsman (cn)
Definition
a friend of the groom who has special duties at the wedding
Term
the best man (cn)
Definition
a friend (or family member) of the groom, who helps him and gives a speech at the wedding; the head groomsman
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aisle (cn)
Definition
a passage between rows of seats, such as in a church or theater
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bridal shower (cn)
Definition
a party before the wedding at which presents are given to the bride
Term
unity (un)
Definition
harmony; the quality of different things working together perfectly
Term
symbolize (vt)
Definition
to represent sth. or serve as a symbol of sth.
Term
1 vow (vt)
2 vow (cn)
Definition
1 to promise sth. solemnly or seriously
2 a solemn promise, especially to act in a certain way
Term
certificate (cn)
Definition
1 an official document that is proof of sth, such as a date of birth
2 a document that shows a person has completed requirements to practice a certain profession
Term
dismiss (vt)
Definition
to ask or allow sb. to leave
Term
reception (cn)
Definition
the meal after the wedding ceremony. In America, this is a party that always includes cake, and often includes a meal and dancing.
Term
anticipate (vt)
Definition
1 to predict or consider sth. in advance
2 to look forward to sth, especially with pleasure
Term
honeymoon (cn)
Definition
a trip taken by a newly married couple
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