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Keystone English 10 Vocabulary List #8 – Praise & Defamation
Words
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stigma (noun)
Definition: Mark of disgrace
Context Sentence: The stigma of a criminal record greatly hampered George’s search for employment.
Stigmatize (verb)
Definition: brand with a mark of disgrace
Context Sentence: No one would enjoy being stigmatized by a nickname like “Dopey.”