Words related to "Conflict" | Essential Vocabulary for the GRE

concession

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something that is done, allowed, or allowed to have in order to put an end to a disagreement; the act of giving or allowing this

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The company made a concession on salary increases to resolve the labor dispute.

He offered a concession by agreeing to some of the terms in the contract.

acquiescence

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willingness to accept something or do what others want without question

treaty

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an official agreement between two or more governments or states

What is a "treaty"?

A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically countries or governments. It is used to regulate relationships and cooperation on various issues, such as trade, defense, or environmental protection. Treaties are negotiated and signed by representatives of the parties involved and often require approval by each party's governing body to become effective. They establish specific terms and conditions that the parties agree to follow and can address a wide range of topics and concerns.

consensus

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an agreement reached by all members of a group

inducement

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something given to someone in order to persuade or encourage them to do something particular

disincentive

concord

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agreement and peace between people or a group of countries

abrogation

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

capitulation

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the act of not resisting something anymore and agreeing to it

breach

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an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

collusion

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secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

convention

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a formal agreement between countries

arbitration

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the process in which a person is officially appointed to act as a judge and settle an argument

intercession

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the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

intermediary

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an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

complaisance

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willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

bargaining chip

noun

/bˈɑːɹɡɪnɪŋ tʃˈɪp/

anything that gives an advantage to a person or group when trying to reach an agreement

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compound noun

concordat

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a formal agreement, particularly one between a certain country and the Roman Catholic Church

exhortation

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a verbal expression that features urging or encouraging someone to go after something

intervention

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the involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

ratification

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

to yield

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to stop fighting something or someone

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to sway

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to encourage someone to do or believe something

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to retract

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to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force

to rupture

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to cause an agreement or relation to be breached

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settlement

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an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

to reconcile

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to make a person become friendly again with another after ending a disagreement or dispute

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to renege

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to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

to nullify

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to legally invalidate an agreement, decision, etc.

validate

to realign

Verb

/ɹiəˈɫaɪn/

to change one's opinions, beliefs, etc. to be like those of another person or group

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submissively

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in a manner that displays obedience

coaxing

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persuasive in a gentle manner

concordant

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following an agreement

to prevail on

Verb

/pɹɪvˈeɪl ˈɑːn/

to persuade and convince a person to do something

uncontentious

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unlikely to cause an argument

to concede

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to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

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to compromise

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to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

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to covenant

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to legally agree or to promise to do or give something to someone, particularly to make regular payments to a person or organization

countenance

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a confirmation that is clearly expressed

to defer to

Verb

/dɪfˈɜː tuː/

to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position

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transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

defer

phrase's particle

to

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