Root & Synonym Clusters 5: “Laud” Roots and To Praise Synonyms
This word cluster features lots of SAT words that mean “to praise,” many of which use the root “laud,” and some of which do not. The very common word “applause,” for example, means to express praise in the form of clapping. Here are a whole slew of words you can associate with PRAISE: applaud – to show praise by clapping laud – to praise highly, especially publically laudable – praiseworthy laudatory – expressing praise plaudits – praise, applause extol – to praise accolade – honor, award, privilege awarded in praise adulation – extreme or excessive praise or admiration eulogy – […]
