GRE Words for Praise and Acclaim
These 18 GRE words all share the meaning of praise and acclaim. Studying them as one cluster is far more efficient than learning each in isolation, because the GRE tests words by how they relate to each other. Each entry below links to a full definition page with example sentences and memory hooks.
Why this cluster matters
On Sentence Equivalence you must choose two words that give the sentence the same meaning. That means the answer is almost always a synonym pair pulled from a cluster like this one. Watch the connotation tone on each word: a positive and a negative word rarely form a correct pair, even when their definitions look close.
The 18 words
Enthusiastic public praise or approval
An award or privilege granted as a special honor; high praise
Excessively praising or admiring; fawning
To show approval by clapping; to express warm approval or praise
To praise formally or officially; to recommend
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
To praise highly, especially in a formal speech
A speech praising someone who has died
To hold in very high regard; to raise to a higher rank or level
To praise enthusiastically
To praise highly; to extol
Expressing praise and commendation
To treat as a celebrity; to give much attention and approval
A public speech or writing in praise of someone or something
Praise; enthusiastic approval
To feel deep respect or admiration for something
To advertise or promote enthusiastically
To regard with great respect; revere
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