GRE words for praise word list

This flashcard set contains advanced vocabulary words related to praise, ideal for GRE preparation. These words will enhance your ability to express admiration and appreciation with precision and sophistication.

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1. What does 'exemplary' mean?

Terms in this Study Set(32)

Positive Adjectives(16)

exemplary

serving as a model or example

commendable

worthy of praise

laudable

deserving admiration

applaudable

worthy of applause

magnificent

impressively beautiful or extravagant

outstanding

exceptionally good

meritorious

deserving reward or praise

favorable

expressing approval

stellar

exceptionally good or outstanding

remarkable

worthy of attention; extraordinary

impressive

evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill

noteworthy

worthy of notice or attention

exceptional

unusual or not typical; extraordinary

brilliant

very bright or exceptionally clever or talented

superb

of the highest quality; grand

inspiring

having the effect of inspiring someone

Expressions of Admiration(16)

commendable

worthy of praise

exemplary

serving as a desirable model

laudable

deserving of praise

admirable

inspiring approval or admiration

acclaim

enthusiastic and public praise

applaud

to express approval or praise

apotheosis

the highest point of development; culmination

elevate

to raise to a more impressive level

exalt

to hold in very high regard

esteem

respect and admiration

venerate

to regard with great respect

honor

to regard with great respect and admiration

celebrate

to publicly acknowledge a significant event or person

commend

to express approval or admiration

revere

to feel deep respect or admiration for something

laurels

reputation resulting from achievement

Questions in this Study Set(32)

1. What does 'exemplary' mean?

A.serving as a model or example
B.worthy of applause
C.impressively beautiful or extravagant
D.worthy of notice or attention

2. What does 'commendable' mean?

A.worthy of praise
B.deserving of admiration
C.inspiring respect
D.publicly acknowledged

3. Which word means 'worthy of praise'?

A.commendable
B.noteworthy
C.exceptional
D.remarkable

4. Which word means 'serving as a desirable model'?

A.exalt
B.laudable
C.exemplary
D.acclaim

5. 'Laudable' is best defined as?

A.deserving admiration
B.impressively beautiful
C.exceptionally good
D.having the effect of inspiring someone

6. What does 'laudable' mean?

A.praise
B.worthy of praise
C.to celebrate
D.to honor

7. What does 'applaudable' mean?

A.worthy of applause
B.of the highest quality
C.worthy of notice
D.exceptionally clever

8. Which word means 'inspiring approval or admiration'?

A.commend
B.applaud
C.honor
D.admirable

9. Which word means 'impressively beautiful or extravagant'?

A.magnificent
B.favorable
C.stellar
D.brilliant

10. What does 'acclaim' mean?

A.to regard with respect
B.to express approval or praise
C.enthusiastic and public praise
D.to elevate

11. 'Outstanding' is best defined as?

A.exceptionally good
B.worthy of attention
C.unusual or not typical
D.very bright

12. What does 'applaud' mean?

A.to raise to a more impressive level
B.to regard with great respect
C.to express approval or praise
D.to award laurels

13. Which word means 'deserving reward or praise'?

A.meritorious
B.noteworthy
C.inspiring
D.superb

14. Which word means 'the highest point of development; culmination'?

A.exalt
B.apotheosis
C.commendable
D.honor

15. What does 'favorable' mean?

A.expressing approval
B.worthy of applause
C.very bright
D.impressively beautiful

16. What does 'elevate' mean?

A.to hold in very high regard
B.to express approval
C.to raise to a more impressive level
D.to regard with respect

17. 'Stellar' is best defined as?

A.exceptionally good
B.worthy of notice
C.grand
D.deserving admiration

18. Which word means 'to hold in very high regard'?

A.venerate
B.commend
C.laudable
D.exemplary

19. Which word means 'worthy of attention; extraordinary'?

A.remarkable
B.commendable
C.meritorious
D.exceptional

20. What does 'esteem' mean?

A.respect and admiration
B.to celebrate
C.to praise publicly
D.to express approval

21. What does 'impressive' mean?

A.evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill
B.worthy of applause
C.very bright
D.deserving reward

22. Which word means 'to regard with great respect'?

A.honor
B.exalt
C.revere
D.acclaim

23. 'Noteworthy' is best defined as?

A.worthy of notice or attention
B.of the highest quality
C.deserving admiration
D.impressively beautiful

24. What does 'venerate' mean?

A.to celebrate publicly
B.to regard with great respect
C.to express admiration
D.to elevate

25. Which word means 'unusual or not typical; extraordinary'?

A.exceptional
B.applaudable
C.laudable
D.commendable

26. Which word means 'to publicly acknowledge a significant event or person'?

A.honor
B.celebrate
C.commend
D.exalt

27. What does 'brilliant' mean?

A.very bright or exceptionally clever
B.worthy of applause
C.expressing approval
D.worthy of notice

28. What does 'commend' mean?

A.to express approval or admiration
B.to regard with high respect
C.to hold in admiration
D.to award laurels

29. 'Superb' is best defined as?

A.of the highest quality; grand
B.deserving admiration
C.worthy of applause
D.exceptionally good

30. Which word means 'to feel deep respect or admiration for something'?

A.revere
B.laudable
C.apotheosis
D.exalt

31. Which word means 'having the effect of inspiring someone'?

A.inspiring
B.meritorious
C.commendable
D.remarkable

32. What does 'laurels' mean?

A.achievement reputation
B.public praise
C.worthy of admiration
D.to celebrate

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