Summary: REPERTOIRE (noun) The stock promo of songs, plays, operas, readings, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform. The class of compositions in a genre: has excellent command of the chanteuse repertoire. The range or number of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of a particular person or group: a collection of works of art; 2. the range of skills of a person or group Synonyms: collection, list, range, repository, stock, supply, repertory Tips: Repertoire is derived from Late Latin repertorium, which means "inventory." A repertoire is like an inventory of plays, songs, or skills, wich can be used or brought forth at any time . Examples: - Jimmy had hundreds of songs in his repertoire. - After Jakob completed the class, he was able to add typing to his repertoire of skills. - Lizzy is always looking for good recipes to add to her repertoire of delicious dishes. - The actor’s repertoire included many accents, which allowed him to play foreign characters. - The Royal Shakespeare Company also have many modern plays in their repertoire. - There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute. VIGILANT (adjective) watchful and attentive to real or potential danger, watchful and alert, especially to guard against danger, difficulties, or errors Synonyms: watchful, attentive, alert, on guard, cautious, wary Antonyms: negligent, lax Examples: - If you remain vigilant at all times, you are less likely to become a victim of crime. - The vigilant security officer faithfully protected the building for many years. - The store manager kept a vigilant eye on her inventory in order to prevent theft. - I'm always vigilant about eating my vegetables in order to remain in good health.
