SAT vocabulary

Accolade

To award someone praise, honor, or special distinction for achievement

Example

"Winning the prestigious science fair was just the latest accolade in her remarkably accomplished high school career."

From French accolade, originating from Latin ad 'to' + collum 'neck', referring to an embrace or ceremonial tap on the shoulder during knighting.

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