GROUP VOCABULARY - Session 1

SESSION 1: PRAISE/ RESPECT/FLATTER

1. PRAISE:

S.NO	Word	Meaning	Antonyms
1	ENCOMIUM (Encomiastic)	a formal expression of praise	demerit criticism, disparagement, insult, libel, slander
2	PANEGYRIC (Panegyrize)	Formal or elaborate praise.	demerit,  condemnation, damning, defamation, vilification
3	EULOGY (Eulogize)	High praise or commendation.	condemnation, damning, defamation, vilification
4	ACCLAIM (Acclamation)	To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud.	boos, heckles, jeers, vituperation
5	ADULATION	To show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire	abuse, criticism
6	PAEAN	Any song of praise, joy, or triumph.	condemnation, damning, defamation, vilification
7	COMMEND (Commendation)	Praise	censure, criticize, disparage, rebuke, reprimand, smear
8	PLAUDIT	An enthusiastic expression of approval:	denigration, disapproval, hisses, hissing, rejection
9	EXALT (Exaltation)	Make higher in status, power, dignity, honor, wealth, etc. ; praise highly	condemn, criticize, debase, degrade, humiliate, put down, ridicule
10	LAUD (Laudatory Laudable)	Praise	condemn, criticize
11	TOUT	Advertise in strongly positive terms;	conceal, hide
12	KUDOS	Praise; a statement of praise or approval; accolade; compliment:	berate, boo, denounce, disapprove, reject, vituperate
13	TRIBUTE	Evidence attesting to some praiseworthy quality or characteristic	accusation, blame, criticism
14	EXTOL	Praise	condemn, criticize, decry, discredit, disparage, put down
15	RAVE	To speak or write with wild enthusiasm:	condemn, criticize
16	ACCOLADE	An expression of approval; praise.	criticism

*Alternative forms of words(Verb, Noun or Adjective)  are given in the brackets.

*Easy Synonyms for Praise: admire, adore, aggrandize, applaud, appreciate, approve, bless, boost,  cheer, clap, commend, compliment, dignify, elevate, endorse, ennoble, flatter, glorify, hail, honor, pay homage, pay tribute, recommend, , sanction,

2. RESPECT

S.NO	Word	Meaning	Antonyms
1	VENERATE (Veneer, Venerate, Venerable)	To regard with high respect,	abhor, condemn, despise, detest, disrespect, hate,
2	REVERE (Reverent, Reverence)	Respect or praise.	abhor, despise, detest, disrespect, hate, loathe, look down on, scorn
3	DEFERENCE	Respectful or courteous regard:	disrespect, opposition, rebellion
4	ESTEEM	To regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration:	abhor, abominate, despise, disdain, dislike, disrespect, hate, insult, scorn
5	HOMAGE	Devotion;	abhorrence, despising, disgust, disrespect,
6	IDOLIZE (Idolatry)	Worship	vilify
7	HALLOW	To make or set apart as holy. To respect or honor greatly; revere.	condemn, curse, damn
8	DUTIFUL	respectful; obedient	disobedient, disrespectful, irresponsible, undutiful, unfaithful

*Alternative forms of words (Verb, Noun or Adjective) are given in the brackets.

Easy Synonyms for Respect: adoration, appreciation, approbation, awe, courtesy, dignity, favor, fear, honor, ovation, regard, reverence, testimonial, tribute, worship, abide by, comply with, follow, heed, honor, obey, pay attention, show consideration, show courtesy.

3. FLATTER
(Praise someone by artful talk; Negative tone in praising)

S.NO	Word	Meaning	Antonyms
1	FAWN (Fawning)	To seek notice or favor by servile demeanor; Flatter	despise, domineer, ignore, insult
2	CAJOLE (Cajolery)	to persuade by flattery or promises;	belittle, bully, criticize, force, insult
3	COAX	Respectful or courteous regard:	bully, compel, dissuade, force, discourage
4	BLANDISHMENT (Blandish)	flattery or cajolery,	insult, offense
5	WHEEDLE	To influence (a person) by smooth, flattering, or beguiling words or acts	belittle, bully, criticize, force, insult
6	INVEIGLE	To entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements	deter, discourage, dissuade, prevent, repel, threaten, turn off, warn
7	SYCOPHANCY (Sycophant)	The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.	abuse, criticism
8	TOADY	Servile Flatterer	intimidate, stand tall, domineer, ignore, insult
9	CRINGING	Servile or fawning deference.	arrogant, authoritative, domineering, forthright

Easy Synonyms for Flatter: adulate, bootlick*, butter up*, court,  glorify, massage, oil*, over praise, puff, sell, soften up, sweet-talk*, toady*, work over*