Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly'.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Encomium.
Correct word: Encomium
Meaning: A formal expression of high praise.
Example: The retiring professor was honored with an encomium highlighting her lifelong contribution to the field.
Meaning of the other words:
- Panacea: A remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
- Chronicle: A factual written account of important or historical events.
- Treatise: A formal and systematic written work on a subject.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.