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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Persuasion and Agreement

Here you will learn some English words about persuasion and agreement, such as "accede", "entice", "rupture", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
to accede
[Verb]

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

Ex: After thorough negotiations , both parties were able accede to the terms of the trade agreement .
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to reluctantly accept something without protest

Ex: The board of directors acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
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to propose an idea or theory for discussion

Ex: The advanced a unique design concept for the new building .
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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 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

Ex: The counselor prompted the client to express their feelings
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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

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to persuade and convince a person to do something

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

Ex: The company rescinded the controversial policy after receiving significant backlash from employees .
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to cause an agreement or relation to be breached

Ex: The betrayal of a ruptured their friendship , leaving both parties feeling hurt and betrayed .
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bellicose
[Adjective]

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

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coaxing
[Adjective]

persuasive in a gentle manner

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indicative
[Adjective]

serving as a clear sign or signal of something

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pugnacious
[Adjective]

eager to start a fight or argument

Ex: pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters .
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tacit
[Adjective]

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

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uncontentious
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unlikely to cause an argument

Ex: The new guidelines uncontentious, ensuring a smooth transition for all departments .
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the act of officially abolishing or ending a law, agreement, etc.

Ex: The government announced abrogation of the trade agreement due to unresolved disputes .
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a feeling or an idea suggested by a word aside from its literal or primary meaning

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willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

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a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

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

Ex: She resisted temptation to check her phone during the meeting , focusing instead on the discussion at hand .
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the act of validating an agreement by signing it or voting for it

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official approval or agreement

Ex: The film received approbation of several prestigious film festivals .
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unanimity
[noun]

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

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schism
[noun]

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

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skirmish
[noun]

a short, political argument, particularly between rivals

Ex: skirmish along the border escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries .
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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

Ex: Authorities struggled to intervene in vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .
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