VOA慢速英语:Prom: An American Tradition

curl - v. to twist or form (something) into a round or curved shape​

formal - adj. requiring or using proper clothes and manners​

gown - n. a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event​

tuxedo - n. a formal suit for a man​

appetizer - n. a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal​

elaborate - adj. made or done with great care or with much detail: having many parts that are carefully arranged or planned​

elegant - adj. showing good taste: graceful and attractive​

romantic - adj. making someone think of love: suitable for romance​