accolade
/ˈækəleɪd/
ac · co · lade
/ˈæk · ə · leɪd/
English Definition
n. Honor and praise; recognition
Significado en Español
elogio, reconocimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lời khen ngợi, vinh dự
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ac- (add) + col (neck, Latin collum) → conferring an honor, praise (a crown on the neck).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The poet received an accolade from the literary community for her outstanding contributions. Which of the following is a synonym for accolade?
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A
Criticism
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B
Disregard
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C
Honor
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D
Neglect
Show answer
C — Honor.
“accolade” means n. Honor and praise; recognition
Common questions about “accolade”
What does “accolade” mean?
accolade — n. Honor and praise; recognition. In Chinese: 荣誉，赞扬.
How do you pronounce “accolade”?
accolade is pronounced /ˈækəleɪd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ac · co · lade.
Is “accolade” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. accolade appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “accolade”?
ac- (add) + col (neck, Latin collum) → conferring an honor, praise (a crown on the neck).
