keystone english 10 vocabulary list #8 – praise & defamation words

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Keystone English 10 Vocabulary List #8 – Praise & Defamation Words

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Page 1: Keystone English 10 Vocabulary List #8 – Praise & Defamation Words

Keystone English 10 Vocabulary List #8 – Praise & Defamation

Words

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Acclaim (verb)

Definition: Welcome with approval; applaud loudly

Context Sentence: I really did not enjoy reading the “Twilight” series although many readers acclaimed these novels.

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Encomium (noun)

Definition: a speech or writing of high praise; a tribute

Context Sentence: Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” is, in part, an encomium of those who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Kudos (noun)

Definition: fame or praise due to achievement

Context Sentence: Throughout his NBA career, Michael Jordan won kudos for his outstanding basketball talent and skill.

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Eulogize (verb)

Definition: praise; extol; laud; glorify (usually after one has passed away)

Context Sentence: The late song writer and composer George Gershwin has been eulogized for his many contributions to American musical theatre.

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Laudable (adjective)

Definition: Praiseworthy; commendable

Context Sentence: Although the USA Women’s soccer team did not win the World Cup, their outstanding performance throughout the tournament was laudable.

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Laudatory (adjective)

Definition: expressing praise; eulogistic

Context Sentence: I read six reviews of the new Sherlock Holmes movie; five were extremely laudatory, and only one was negative.

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Plaudit (noun)

Definition: applause; enthusiastic praise; acclaim (usually used in the plural form plaudits)

Context Sentence: Returning to the stage, the band Coldplay rewarded their fans plaudits with an amazing three song encore.

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Calumnious (adjective)

Definition: falsely and maliciously accusing; defamatory; slanderous

Context Sentence: Witnesses who heard the man’s calumnious verbal attack were appalled that he would slander his wife in such a horrific way.

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Derogatory (adjective)

Definition: expressing low esteem for; belittling, disparaging

Context Sentence: Despite some derogatory comments by music critics, Lady Gaga’s new album is a commercial success.

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Imputation (noun)

Definition: An unjust or false charge against someone; an accusation; insinuation

Context Sentence: Politicians often try to smear their rival’s character with the imputation that they are dishonest or unethical.

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Libel (noun)

Definition: False and defamatory printed or written statement.

Context Sentence: Many celebrities have sued gossip

magazines for libel that has been published about

them.

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Libelous (adjective)

Definition: injurious to one’s reputation; defamatory

Context Sentence: Journalists must take care not to print libelous statements about powerful people who may seek revenge.

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Malign (verb)

Definition: to speak evil of someone; to vilify

Context Sentence: Even if you do not like Josh, it is not necessary to malign him in public.

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Slander (noun)

Definition: false and defamatory spoken statement

Context Sentence: The rumor that she was fired is a foul slander; the fact is, she voluntarily resigned.

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Stigma (noun)

Definition: Mark of disgrace

Context Sentence: The stigma of a criminal record greatly hampered George’s search for employment.

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Stigmatize (verb)

Definition: brand with a mark of disgrace

Context Sentence: No one would enjoy being stigmatized by a nickname like “Dopey.”