Vocab 10: Praise and Criticism

Question 1

Assail

Answer 1

Violent attack on
(Of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly
Criticize (someone) strongly

Question 2

Berate

Answer 2

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily

Question 3

Castigate

Answer 3

Criticize (someone or something)
Punish

Question 4

Censorious

Answer 4

Severely critical of others

Question 5

Censure

Answer 5

Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

Question 6

Chastise

Answer 6

Rebuke or reprimand severely

Question 7

Chide

Answer 7

Scold or rebuke

Question 8

Consternation

Answer 8

Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

Question 9

Contempt
Contemptuous

Answer 9

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

Question 10

Contemptible

Answer 10

To be considered worthy of scorn or disdain

Question 11

Culpable

Answer 11

Deserving blame

Question 12

Denigrate

Answer 12

Criticize unfairly; disparage

Question 13

Deprecate

Answer 13

Express disapproval of

Question 14

Deride

Answer 14

Express contempt for; ridicule

Question 15

Derogatory

Answer 15

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

Question 16

Discount

Answer 16

Regard (a possibility, fact, or person) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility

Question 17

Disparage

Answer 17

Regard or represent as being of little worth

Question 18

Eulogy
Eulogize

Answer 18

A formal speech or written piece praising a person, especially one who has recently died or retired

Question 19

Extol

Answer 19

Praise enthusiastically

Question 20

Laud
Laudatory

Answer 20

Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context

Question 21

Noxious

Answer 21

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Question 22

Reprehensible

Answer 22

Deserving strong criticism or blame

Question 23

Reprimand

Answer 23

A rebuke, especially an official one

Question 24

Reproach

Answer 24

Address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

Question 25

Scathing

Answer 25

Witheringly scornful; severely critical

Question 26

Slight

Answer 26

Insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention

Question 27

Spurn

Answer 27

Reject with disdain or contempt

Question 28

Tirade

Answer 28

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Question 29

Tout

Answer 29

Attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner