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Pentathlon :: Pentathlon (n.) A fivefold athletic performance peculiar to the great national games of the Greeks, including leaping, foot racing, wrestling, throwing the discus, and throwing the spear..

Poodle :: Poodle (n.) A breed of dogs having curly hair, and often showing remarkable intelligence in the performance of tricks..

Practice :: Practice (n.) Actual performance; application of knowledge; -- opposed to theory.

Prelude :: Prelude (v. t.) An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with overture..

Guaranty :: Guaranty (n.) In law and common usage: To undertake or engage that another person shall perform (what he has stipulated); to undertake to be answerable for (the debt or default of another); to engage to answer for the performance of (some promise or duty by another) in case of a failure by the latter to perform; to undertake to secure (something) to another, as in the case of a contingency. See Guarantee, v. t..

Security :: Security (n.) Something given, deposited, or pledged, to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation, the performance of a contract, the payment of a debt, or the like; surety; pledge..

Prelude :: Prelude (v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.

Mask :: Mask (n.) A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters..

Effect :: Effect (n.) Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May..

Action :: Action (n.) Any one of the active processes going on in an organism; the performance of a function; as, the action of the heart, the muscles, or the gastric juice..

Performance :: Performance (n.) The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty..

Oratorio :: Oratorio (n.) Performance or rendering of such a composition.

Re-demption :: Re-demption (n.) Performance of the obligation stated in a note, bill, bond, or other evidence of debt, by making payment to the holder..

Skill :: Skill (n.) The familiar knowledge of any art or science, united with readiness and dexterity in execution or performance, or in the application of the art or science to practical purposes; power to discern and execute; ability to perceive and perform; expertness; aptitude; as, the skill of a mathematician, physician, surgeon, mechanic, etc..

Virtue :: Virtue (n.) Specifically, moral excellence; integrity of character; purity of soul; performance of duty..

Recital :: Recital (n.) A vocal or instrumental performance by one person; -- distinguished from concert; as, a song recital; an organ, piano, or violin recital..

Nonperformance :: Nonperformance (n.) Neglect or failure to perform.

Observance :: Observance (n.) The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding or keeping with care; performance; -- usually with a sense of strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general; the strict observance of duties..

Pantaloonery :: Pantaloonery (n.) The character or performances of a pantaloon; buffoonery.

Specialization :: Specialization (n.) The setting apart of a particular organ for the performance of a particular function.

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