Adulation
hardNegative toneaj-uh-LAY-shun
noun
Definition
Excessive admiration or praise
Memory hook
ADULT-ation: ADULTS fawning over a celebrity -- excessive, over-the-top praise.
Word roots
adulari— to flatter servilely(Latin)
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Examples
“The celebrity was uncomfortable with the adulation of fans.”
“His innovative work earned him adulation from peers.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The celebrity was uncomfortable with the ______ of fans.”
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adulation
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GRE Tip
Adulation is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "worship" or "idolization" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "criticism".
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