Lesson 24&25 Is That a Compliment Flashcards
1
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Laud
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(v.) to praise for great work, typically in public
2
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Lionize
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(v.) to treat as a celebrity
3
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Deprecate
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(v.) to express disapproval
4
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Derisory
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(adj.) derisive, putting down someone or something
5
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Hail
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(v.) to praise or acclaim
6
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Approbative
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(adj.) expressing approval
7
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Reproach
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(v.) to express disappointment
8
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Slight
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(v.) to insult by ignoring
9
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Pejorative
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(adj.) describing a word or phrase that has a negative association
10
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Kudos
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(n.) praise given for a job well done
11
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Venerate
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(v.) to respect deeply
12
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Belittle
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(v.) to insult, put down
13
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Commen
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(v.) to praise
14
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Revere
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(v.) to respect deeply
