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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Discord & Agreement

Here you will learn some English words about conflict, such as "breach", "complaisance", "retract", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE

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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willingness to accept something or do what others want without question

Ex: The employeeacquiescence to the new work schedule was crucial for the project 's success .
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treaty
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

Ex: The treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice .
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consensus
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an agreement reached by all members of a group

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

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concord
[noun]

agreement and peace between people or a group of countries

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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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the act of not resisting something anymore and agreeing to it

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breach
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an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

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collusion
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secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

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a formal agreement between countries

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

Ex: After months of negotiation failed to resolve the issue , the parties agreed arbitration to settle their differences .
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the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

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an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

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willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

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

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concordat
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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to yield
[Verb]

to stop fighting something or someone

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to sway
[Verb]

to encourage someone to do or believe something

Ex: He sought sway the team 's decision by presenting a compelling vision for the future .
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to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force

Ex: The company decided retract the misleading advertisement following complaints .
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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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an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

Ex: settlement required the defendant to pay a substantial sum to the plaintiff to settle the legal dispute .
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to make a person become friendly again with another after ending a disagreement or dispute

Ex: The diplomat ’s efforts reconcile the conflicting parties .
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to renege
[Verb]

to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

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to legally invalidate an agreement, decision, etc.

Ex: The company ’s failure to comply with the terms nullify the benefits outlined in the agreement .
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to change one's opinions, beliefs, etc. to be like those of another person or group

Ex: To foster better collaboration , the realigned their priorities with the company ’s vision .
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submissively
[Adverb]

in a manner that displays obedience

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coaxing
[Adjective]

persuasive in a gentle manner

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concordant
[Adjective]

following an agreement

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to persuade and convince a person to do something

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uncontentious
[Adjective]

unlikely to cause an argument

Ex: The new guidelines uncontentious, ensuring a smooth transition for all departments .
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to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

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to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

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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

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a confirmation that is clearly expressed

Ex: Despite the bad news , his countenance helped reassure everyone .
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to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position

Ex: He chose defer to his doctor 's recommendation for the best course of treatment .
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