Today’s Test Prep Vocabulary: eulogize eulogize – to speak or write high praises Word Building: eulogy – to speak or write highly of a deceased individual eu – well (Greek) logia, logos, legein – speech, to speak highly of Sample Sentence: The valedictorian eulogized his favorite teacher at the senior dinner. photo credit
Today’s Test Prep Vocabulary: accolade accolade – high praise as in honors bestowed upon a knight Word Building: ad – to (Latin) collum – neck as in to hug, embrace, or congratulate with a hug around the neck (Latin) -ade suffix forming nouns usually showing action (Latin) Sample Sentence: When searching for letters of recommendation, find …
Today’s Word: augment to make greater in size, extent, or quantity; to supplement Word Building: aug – meaning to increase augmentare – to increase or build (Latin) Sample Sentence: The The Official Guide to the SAT contains excellent sample tests, but to do their best on the SAT, most students will need to augment their …
Today’s Word: burgeon – to grow or flourish, to sprout Word Origin: burra meaning wool or shaggy cloth – similar to budding of tree sprouts (Latin) Sample Sentence: Online tutoring is a burgeoning field, but something many of today’s high school students will appreciate prior to graduating from college. photo credit