an award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgment
example
Receiving the highest accolade in her field, she felt a deep sense of fulfillment and recognition for her hard work.
synonyms
awardhonorrecognition
word origin — The word 'accolade' originates from the Latin 'accolada', which means 'to embrace or hug', and later from the Old French 'accolade', referring to the ceremonial embrace or the act of giving a knight his sword.
SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 183
Set 183 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: accolade, anthology, ingredient, opponent, crease. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
accolade · noun/ˈæ.kə.leɪd/
an award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgment
Receiving the highest accolade in her field, she felt a deep sense of fulfillment and recognition for her hard work.
Synonyms: award, honor, recognition
Origin: The word 'accolade' originates from the Latin 'accolada', which means 'to embrace or hug', and later from the Old French 'accolade', referring to the ceremonial embrace or the act of giving a knight his sword.
anthology · noun/ænˈθɑlədʒi/
a published collection of poems, stories, or other writings
The anthology features a diverse range of voices, showcasing both established and emerging writers.
Synonyms: compilation, collection, treasury
Origin: The word 'anthology' comes from the Greek 'anthologia', meaning 'the act of gathering flowers', from 'anthos' (flower) and 'legein' (to gather).
ingredient · noun/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
a substance used in the preparation of a dish or recipe
Fresh herbs are a key ingredient in many Italian dishes, adding flavor and aroma.
Synonyms: component, element, constituent
Origin: from Latin 'ingredientem' (present participle of 'ingredī'), meaning 'to enter'; relates to the idea of something that enters into a mixture.
opponent · noun/əˈpoʊ.nənt/
a person who competes against or opposes another in a contest, game, or dispute
The champion faced a tough opponent in the final match, who had defeated several top players throughout the tournament.
Synonyms: rival, adversary, contender
Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'oponente', based on Latin 'opponens', present participle of 'opponere', meaning 'to place against'.
crease · noun/kris/
a line or mark produced by folding or pressing something
She carefully ironed the shirt to remove the stubborn crease from its collar.
Synonyms: fold, line, mark
Origin: Middle English 'cres', from Old French 'crise', meaning 'to create a fold'.