kudos
Pronunciation
Noun
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Praise or honor received for an achievement.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Kudos" is grammatically singular in origin, even though it looks plural; avoid saying "a kudo".
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Which word fits the gap? "She deserves _____ for organizing the entire event on her own."
Answer: kudos
In your own words, what does "kudos" mean?
Praise or honor received for an achievement.
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