Words related to "Persuasion and Agreement" | Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL

to accede

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to agree to something such as a request, proposal, demand, etc.

dissent

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After careful consideration, the committee acceded to the professor's request for additional research funding.

The government acceded to the public's demand for better healthcare by implementing comprehensive reforms.

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to acquiesce

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to reluctantly accept something without protest

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to advance

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to propose an idea or theory for discussion

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to countenance

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to agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant

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to demur

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to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

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to entice

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to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

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to insinuate

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to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

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to moot

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to bring up a topic or question for discussion

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to prompt

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to encourage someone to do or say something

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to nobble

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to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money

to prevail on

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to persuade and convince a person to do something

to rescind

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to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

to rupture

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to cause an agreement or relation to be breached

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bellicose

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displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

coaxing

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persuasive in a gentle manner

indicative

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serving as a clear sign or signal of something

pugnacious

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eager to start a fight or argument

tacit

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suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

uncontentious

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unlikely to cause an argument

abrogation

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the act of officially abolishing or ending a law, agreement, etc.

connotation

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a feeling or an idea suggested by a word aside from its literal or primary meaning

What is "connotation"?

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. Unlike denotation, which is the straightforward definition of a word, connotation encompasses the feelings, ideas, or images that a word evokes in people's minds. For example, the word "home" denotes a place where one lives, but it often carries connotations of warmth, safety, and comfort. Understanding connotation is important for effective communication, as it influences how messages are received and interpreted. The connotations of words can vary based on personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, and societal norms, impacting the overall meaning in a conversation or text.

complaisance

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willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

divergence

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a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

temptation

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the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

ratification

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the act of validating an agreement by signing it or voting for it

approbation

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official approval or agreement

disapprobation

unanimity

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a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

schism

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a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

skirmish

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a short, political argument, particularly between rivals

vendetta

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a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

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