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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 film received international acclaim for its storytelling and direction. 
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accolade
accolade
[noun]

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

Ex: She received the highest accolade in journalism for her investigative work. 
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accord
accord
[noun]

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

Ex: The two parties reached an accord after hours of negotiation. 
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to acquiesce

to reluctantly accept something without protest

Ex: The student, unable to convince the teacher otherwise, acquiesced and accepted the lower grade on the assignment. 
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adulation
adulation
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the adulation from fans and critics alike, the author remained humble, always attributing her success to hard work and dedication. 
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approbation

official approval or agreement

Ex: The proposed policy changes received official approbation from the board of directors. 
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to assent
to assent
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the meeting, members of the committee were asked to assent to the proposed changes in the project plan. 
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to jibe
to jibe
[Verb]

to be in agreement with something

Ex: Her account of the event didn't jibe with the security footage. 
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to blackball

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

Ex: The committee blackballed his nomination. 
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to countenance

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

Ex: Despite his personal reservations, he decided to countenance the new policy to maintain harmony within the team. 
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to [win|carry] the day

to succeed after a struggle, debate, or competition

Ex: After hours of debate, her argument won the day. 
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