Eulogy GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/ Eulogy definition written or spoken tribute especially to someone who has recently died or stopped working, speech in praise of someone, a piece of writing or speech that praises someone greatly, exultation, panegyric, acclaim, laud, acclamation, extol, commend Video of eulogy Watch this video on YouTube. Eulogy in context A…
English Question about gaining fame English Question about gaining fame Are honors more likely to come to those who seek them or those who don’t care about fame and think only of their work? How much do fame and accomplishment impress you? Does just knowing you’ve accomplished something worthwhile mean as much to you as…
The Brother and the Sister is an English short story from Aesop’s fables with a video or podcast. You can practice reading comprehension and improve your literary vocabulary in context. You can also select any text and listen to it to improve your listening comprehension. Source of story: Gutenberg Project at www.gutenberg.org The Brother and the Sister…
Paean 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam with mythological roots, synonyms and images in authentic passages for SAT & GRE candidates. Listen to any selected word in this real passage /ˈpiː.ən/ (noun) Definition a special song, letter, poem, film, etc. that praises someone’s victory or triumph passionately, hymn, glorification, song of…
Panegyric GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌpæn.əˈdʒɪr.ɪk/ (noun) Definition a piece of writing or speech intended to exalt someone or give them compliments, encomium, accolade, eulogy, homage, tribute, speech of praise Example To appreciate the special significance of the term “panegyric” in Dryden’s day, it is helpful to distinguish this term from its common twentieth-century synonym, “encomium.”…
Definition of Accolade in visual dictionary and thesaurus with synonyms, antonyms and illustrations and text-to-speech technology to listen to the text for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English /ˈæk.ə.leɪd/ (noun) Definition an award or honor received as an approval or praise, kudos, panegyric, sign of praise, encomium, compliment, commendation, tribute Example The United States…
Kudos GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈkjuː.dɒs/ (noun) Definition honor or praise for a crowning achievement, acclaim, admiration, homage, encomium, accolade, prestige, fame, praise, honor, glory, credit, cachet, esteem, celebrity Example Eva, so glad Major is okay, how unbelievably scary. I can empathize with your feelings, since becoming a parent a couple years ago I have struggled…
Encomium 1100 Words You Need Week 46 Day 3 /en-‘kō-mē-əm/ (noun) a piece of writing or speech that expresses praise, high praise, accolade, tribute, acclaim, acclamation, laudation, eulogy, panegyric, salutation, acknowledgement, appreciation, approbation SIX branches of Manorcourt Homecare based in Britain have received encomium from the public, achieving near perfect scores following impartial feedback posted…
Laudable 1100 Words You Need /ˈlɔː.də.bļ/ (adj) (of actions and behavior) deserving praise, even if there is little or no success, praiseworthy, admirable, creditable, worthy, commendable, impressive, meritorious, a laudable aim/ambition The recycling program is laudable, but does it save much money? Antonym: despicable, blameworthy, reprehensible Verb: laud: to praise, commend, glorify, pay tribute to,…
Lionize 1100 Words You Need Lionize 1100 Words You Need /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/ (verb) to make someone so popular and famous, to treat someone with so much respect, make celebrity of someone, glorify, idolize, praise, celebrate, acclaim, applaud, extol, put on a pedestal, worship, admire, elevate, regard highly, look up to, adulate: The lieutenant made it clear…