Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Persuasion and Agreement

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

to reluctantly accept something without protest

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

to indicate or show something

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

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

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

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

to bring up a topic or question for discussion

to encourage someone to do or say something

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

to persuade and convince a person to do something

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

to cause an agreement or relation to be breached

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

persuasive in a gentle manner

serving as a clear sign or signal of something

eager to start a fight or argument

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

unlikely to cause an argument

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

an idea, feeling, or meaning that is implied, suggested, or associated with a word or expression beyond its literal definition

words or actions meant to flatter or charm someone in order to persuade them to do something

willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

the action or process of trying very hard to persuade someone to do something

a loud, forceful, and emotional speech or lecture, intended to persuade or criticize

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

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

official approval or agreement

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

sharp disagreements between people that last for a long time

a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

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

a short, political argument, particularly between rivals

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