1. Lesson 6

2. Lesson 6 #1 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence accoladenouna)Great praise b)An award a)The drama coach gave the cast accolades for their performances. b)The Nobel Prize is an accolade given for work that benefits humanity.

3. Lesson 6 #2 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence adulationNounAdoration; excessive praise or flattery Known for her style, charm, and ability to speak many languages, Jacqueline Kennedy received worldwide adulation.

4. Lesson 6 #3 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence anathemanounSomething or someone that is greatly hated and avoided. Slavery is anathema to most modern people.

5. Lesson 6 #4 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence commendVerbTo give approval or praise The governor commended the students for their assistance during the recent flood.

6. Lesson 6 #5 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence critiquea)Noun b)verb a)A detailed review; an evaluation b)To review, discuss, or evaluate a)The students wrote a critique of the new school lunches. b)After I watch a movie, I usually like to critique it with my friends.

7. Lesson 6 #6 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence eulogyNounA tribute; spoken or written praise, often given in honor of a person who has died Mr. Solaway delivered the eulogy at his father’s funeral.

8. Lesson 6 #7 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence homageNounPublicly expressed honor or respect In her inauguration speech, the new mayor paid homage to the former mayor for his many achievements in office.

9. Lesson 6 #8 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence laudableAdjectiveWorthy of praise and honor or respect Volunteering at an animal shelter is a laudable activity.

10. Lesson 6 #9 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence quibblea)Verb b)noun a)To criticize, argue, or raise objections over something unimportant b)An unimportant complaint a)The rest of the team waited impatiently as the two players quibbled about who’d lost the ball. b)Everyone ignored Tom’s quibble about doctors who don’t say “please” or “thank you” when they are performing open- heart surgery.

11. Lesson 6 #10 WordPart of Speech DefinitionSentence reproachVerbTo criticize or express disapproval Whitney’s boss reproached her for showing up an hour late three days in a row.