Prestige refers to the admiration or respect felt for someone or something due to their achievements or reputation. The example notes that many students seek Harvard's prestige.
Prestigio se refiere a la admiración o respeto que se tiene hacia alguien o algo debido a sus logros o reputación. El ejemplo señala que muchos estudiantes buscan el prestigio de Harvard.
| Word | prestige |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | impression produced by achievements or reputation. |
| Sentence | Many students want to go to Harvard College not for the education offered but for the prestige of Harvard's name. |
Tags: psat
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