Honors And Awards

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a student ranking second highest in a graduating class who delivers the salutatory address at the commencement ceremony

  • The salutatorian of the graduating class gave a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony.
  • I heard that Sarah was named salutatorian of her high school class.
  • Did you see that the salutatorian got a scholarship for being top of their class?
  • Being named salutatorian was the icing on the cake for all of their hard work throughout high school.

noun a high-ranking naval officer of the highest rank, above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet

  • The admiral of the fleet oversaw all naval operations with precision and authority.
  • Everyone knew that the admiral of the fleet was the top dog in the navy.
  • The admiral of the fleet was the big boss of all the ships out at sea.
  • In the world of business, she was considered the admiral of the fleet, leading her team to success.