Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Approval & Agreement

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
acclaim
acclaim [noun]

admiration for achievements, often in art, performance, leadership, or innovation

Ex: The scientist earned acclaim for her groundbreaking research .
accolade
accolade [noun]

a mark of recognition for excellence or accomplishment, often in the form of a title, medal, or public acknowledgment

Ex: His bravery was met with heartfelt accolades from the community .
accord
accord [noun]

a state of agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or feeling among individuals or groups

Ex: The treaty was signed in full accord , ending years of conflict .
to acquiesce
to acquiesce [verb]

to reluctantly accept something without protest

Ex: Despite her reservations , she decided to acquiesce to their demands in order to avoid conflict .
to accede
to accede [verb]

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

Ex:
adulation
adulation [noun]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

Ex: His adulation for the rock band knew no bounds ; he collected every album , attended every concert , and even named his pet after the lead singer .
approbation
approbation [noun]

official approval or agreement

Ex: The new regulations gained approbation from the regulatory authorities , ensuring compliance with the industry standards .
to assent
to assent [verb]

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

Ex: As a form of politeness , participants often assent by nodding or giving a verbal agreement during discussions .
to jibe
to jibe [verb]

to be in agreement with something

Ex: His explanation does n't jibe with the facts we have .
to blackball
to blackball [verb]

to cast a vote or take action to prevent someone's acceptance or endorsement

Ex: Her candidacy was blackballed despite strong support .
to countenance
to countenance [verb]

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

Ex: The committee was unwilling to countenance any further delays in the project schedule .
to [win|carry] the day
to [win|carry] the day [phrase]

to succeed after a struggle, debate, or competition

Ex: His charisma won the day during the leadership vote .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Deceitful Qualities & Roles Deception & Corruption Moral Corruption & Wickedness Ailments & Injuries
Treatments & Remedies The Body & Its State Criticism & Censure Sadness, Regret & Apathy
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Color, Light & Visual Patterns Form, Texture & Structure Suitability & Appropriateness Approval & Agreement
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