to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment

a class or category having a particular form, content, or technique

a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field or with a particular award

lack of harmony between persons or things

willingness to show emotion or to allow one’s weakness to be seen or known

the breakdown of norms of thought, behavior, or social relationship

a ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly

succeeding, as an officeholder

a group of persons elected or appointed to perform some service or function