Read the sentence and choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. The athlete was lauded for her outstanding performance at the championship, earning praise from fans and…
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Read the sentence and choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
The athlete was lauded for her outstanding performance at the championship, earning praise from fans and critics alike.
The athlete was lauded for her outstanding performance at the championship, earning praise from fans and critics alike.
- celebrated
- rewarded
- ignored
- reimbursed
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - celebrated
Lauded = praised highly, closest to celebrated. Rewarded and reimbursed concern payment; ignored is opposite.
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