Academy Awards: Academy Awards, List 1

The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the art deco Oscar statue has remained virtually the same. Celebrate this collection of essential terms necessary for any viewer to enjoy the famous ceremony.

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Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. academy
    an institution for the advancement of art or science
  2. accolade
    an expression of praise or admiration
  3. achievement
    the action of accomplishing something
  4. annual
    occurring every year
  5. award
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest
  6. ballot
    a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
  7. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
  8. envelope
    a flat container for a letter or thin package
  9. host
    a person who acts as master of ceremonies
  10. judge
    determine the result of a competition
  11. nomination
    the act of officially naming a candidate
  12. nominee
    someone who is considered for something
  13. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  14. present
    give, especially as an honor or reward
  15. recipient
    a person to whom something is sent, given, or awarded
  16. speech
    a formal spoken communication to an audience
  17. stage
    a large platform on which people can be seen by an audience
  18. statue
    a sculpture representing a human or animal
  19. trophy
    something given as a token of victory
  20. vote
    express a choice or opinion
Created on February 27, 2023 (updated February 28, 2023)

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