Lesson 6
Lesson 6
#1
Word
accolade
Part of
Speech
noun
Definition
Sentence
a) Great praise
b) An award
a) The drama
coach gave the
cast accolades
for their
performances.
b) The Nobel
Prize is an
accolade given
for work that
benefits
humanity.
Lesson 6
#2
Word
adulation
Part of
Speech
Noun
Definition
Sentence
Adoration; excessive Known for her style,
praise or flattery
charm, and ability
to speak many
languages,
Jacqueline Kennedy
received worldwide
adulation.
Lesson 6
#3
Word
anathema
Part of
Speech
noun
Definition
Sentence
Something or
someone that is
greatly hated and
avoided.
Slavery is
anathema to most
modern people.
Lesson 6
#4
Word
commend
Part of
Speech
Verb
Definition
Sentence
To give approval or
praise
The governor
commended the
students for their
assistance during
the recent flood.
Lesson 6
#5
Word
critique
Part of
Speech
a) Noun
b) verb
Definition
Sentence
a) A detailed
review; an
evaluation
b) To review,
discuss, or
evaluate
a) The students
wrote a critique
of the new
school lunches.
b) After I watch a
movie, I usually
like to critique it
with my friends.
Lesson 6
#6
Word
eulogy
Part of
Speech
Noun
Definition
Sentence
A tribute; spoken or
written praise, often
given in honor of a
person who has died
Mr. Solaway
delivered the
eulogy at his
father’s funeral.
Lesson 6
#7
Word
homage
Part of
Speech
Noun
Definition
Sentence
Publicly expressed
honor or respect
In her inauguration
speech, the new
mayor paid homage
to the former
mayor for his many
achievements in
office.
Lesson 6
#8
Word
laudable
Part of
Speech
Adjective
Definition
Sentence
Worthy of praise and Volunteering at an
honor or respect
animal shelter is a
laudable activity.
Lesson 6
#9
Word
quibble
Part of
Speech
a) Verb
b) noun
Definition
Sentence
a) To criticize,
argue, or raise
objections over
something
unimportant
b) An unimportant
complaint
a)
The rest of the
team waited
impatiently as the
two players
quibbled about
who’d lost the ball.
b) Everyone ignored
Tom’s quibble
about doctors who
don’t say “please”
or “thank you”
when they are
performing openheart surgery.
Lesson 6
#10
Word
reproach
Part of
Speech
Verb
Definition
Sentence
To criticize or
express disapproval
Whitney’s boss
reproached her for
showing up an hour
late three days in a
row.