Category: Respect / Admiration Flashcards

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Revere

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(v.) feel deep respect or admiration for (something)

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Venerate

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(v.) regard with great respect; revere

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Eminent

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(adj.) (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

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Esteemed

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(adj.) held in great respect; admired

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Prestigious

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(adj.) inspiring respect and admiration; having high status

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Illustrious

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(adj.) well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

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Distinguished

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(adj.) successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect

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Prominent

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(adj. ) important; famous
(adj. ) projecting from something; protuberant
(adj. ) situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable

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Preeminent

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(adj.) surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way

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Deferential

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(adj.) showing humble submission and respect

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