Tag: Noun

Kudos refers to praise someone receives because of an act or achievement, or to fame and renown that results from an act or achievement. Kudos to everyone who helped clean up the community garden. The company has received kudos for Read More …

Deference refers to respect and esteem that is appropriate to show to someone, such as a superior or elder. Something done in deference to, or out of deference to, someone or something is done in order to show respect for Read More …

1 : the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc. (noncount) The island has more diversity in plant life than other islands nearby. biological/genetic/linguistic diversity There was some diversity of opinion about what should be done. Read More …

1 : (noncount) US : a short period of time during the school day when children can play The students play outside after lunch and at/during recess. Do you have morning recess? — called also (British) playtime 2 : a Read More …

Remuneration is a formal word that refers to an amount of money paid to someone for a service, loss, or expense, or to the act of paying such an amount. It is synonymous with recompense and pay. The actor was Read More …

1 a : (noncount) : the lack of good sense or judgment : FOOLISHNESS the folly of driving fast on steep, winding roads his folly in thinking that he would not be noticed The folly of such an action should Read More …

(noncount) the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes that look like birds, animals, etc.

Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to something. It can also be used as a synonym of hubbub to refer to general noise or uproar. After the popular professor was fired by the Read More …

Jubilee usually refers to a special anniversary or a celebration of such an anniversary. It can also refer generally to a season of celebration or act of rejoicing, or to a religious song of African Americans referring to a time Read More …