Lingo

Praise

40 Words

20m

advantageous
1.
ad
van
ta
geous
Adjective

providing benefits or favorable circumstances

Taking the shorter route proved to be advantageous, as we arrived at the destination much faster.

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pleasant
2.
plea
sant
Adjective

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Reading a good book on a rainy day is one of life's pleasant experiences.

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compel
3.
com
pel
Verb

to make someone do something

The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.

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promise
4.
pro
mise
Verb

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

He promised to help her with the project last week.

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grand
5.
grand
Adjective

magnificent in size and appearance

The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight.

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appeal
6.
a
ppeal
Verb

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

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beneficial
7.
be
ne
fi
cial
Adjective

having a positive effect or helpful result

Taking breaks during work is beneficial for productivity.

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satisfactory
8.
sa
tis
fac
tory
Adjective

good enough to meet the minimum standard or requirement

The quality of work met the company's satisfactory standards.

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apt
9.
apt
Adjective

suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

The rainy weather was apt for staying indoors and reading.

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iconic
10.
i
co
nic
Adjective

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

He gave an iconic performance that will be remembered for years.

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preeminent
11.
pre
e
mi
nent
Adjective

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

As a preeminent scholar in the field, Professor Smith has made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics.

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desirable
12.
de
si
ra
ble
Adjective

worth doing or having

The job offer came with a desirable salary and benefits package.

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prestigious
13.
pres
ti
gious
Adjective

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

Winning a Nobel Prize is considered one of the most prestigious achievements in academia.

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majestic
14.
ma
jes
tic
Adjective

impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance

The majestic eagle soared through the sky with grace and power.

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extraordinary
15.
ext
ra
or
di
na
ry
Adjective

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

The chef's culinary skills were extraordinary, creating dishes that delighted the palate.

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appropriate
16.
app
rop
riate
Adjective

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic.

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astound
17.
as
tound
Verb

to greatly shock or surprise someone

The magician's tricks astounded the audience, leaving them speechless.

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spectacular
18.
spec
tac
u
lar
Adjective

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

The spectacular fireworks display illuminated the night sky with bursts of color and light.

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covet
19.
co
vet
Verb

to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

She covets her neighbor's luxurious car and dreams of owning one.

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engage
20.
en
gage
Verb

engage or hire for work

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optimal
21.
op
ti
mal
Adjective

most favorable or effective under specific conditions

The optimal route for travel was chosen to avoid traffic.

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magnificent
22.
mag
ni
fi
cent
Adjective

extremely impressive and attractive

The bride looked absolutely magnificent in her flowing white gown as she walked down the aisle.

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superior
23.
su
pe
rior
Adjective

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

The superior craftsmanship of the handmade furniture set it apart from mass-produced alternatives.

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sublime
24.
sub
lime
Adjective

having exceptional beauty or excellence

The pianist's performance of the concerto was sublime, leaving the audience in awe of her talent.

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impressive
25.
imp
re
ssive
Adjective

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship.

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sumptuous
26.
sump
tuous
Adjective

having a rich and luxurious quality

The sumptuous banquet featured an array of gourmet dishes prepared by renowned chefs.

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exquisite
27.
exq
ui
site
Adjective

exceptionally beautiful, delicate, and well made

The bride wore an exquisite gown adorned with intricate lace and embroidery.

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astonish
28.
as
to
nish
Verb

to impress or surprise someone very much

The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience.

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fabulous
29.
fab
u
lous
Adjective

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

The fabulous display of fireworks illuminated the night sky with bursts of color and light.

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strike
30.
strike
Verb

to hit using hands or weapons

The blacksmith struck the hot metal with a hammer to shape it.

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picturesque
31.
pic
tu
resque
Adjective

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

The picturesque countryside was dotted with rolling hills and winding rivers.

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miraculous
32.
mi
rac
u
lous
Adjective

being or having the character of a miracle

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charm
33.
charm
Noun

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

She wore a silver charm on her bracelet for good luck.

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refine
34.
re
fine
Verb

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants.

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legendary
35.
le
gen
da
ry
Adjective

very well-known and admired

The actor gave a legendary performance that will be remembered for generations to come.

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tempt
36.
tempt
Verb

to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them

He tried to tempt his friend into joining the adventure by painting an exciting and exaggerated picture of the journey.

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37.
be
ne
fi
cia
lly
Adverb

in a manner providing advantages or favorable results

The new health program was implemented beneficially, leading to improved well-being for the participants.

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38.
o
ther
worl
dly
Adjective

having a quality that seems strange, mysterious, or beyond the natural world

The northern lights created an otherworldly display in the night sky.

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39.
glo
rious
ly
Adverb

in a way that brings great pleasure, beauty, or joy

The flowers bloomed gloriously in the spring sunshine.

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grandeur
40.
gran
deur
Noun

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

The royal wedding was an event of unparalleled grandeur, attracting attention from around the world.

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