Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Beliefs & World Views

Here you will learn some English words about decision, such as "bicker", "conform", "assertion", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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unanimity [noun]

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

Ex: The committee reached unanimity on the new policy changes .

to advocate [verb]

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: The organization advocates for mental health awareness , working to reduce stigma .

to confute [verb]

to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

Ex: The lawyer confuted the witness 's testimony with contradictory facts .

to bias [verb]

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

Ex: The judge was accused of biasing the trial by showing favoritism towards the wealthy defendant .

altercation [noun]

a noisy dispute

Ex: The witness described the altercation as intense and chaotic .

presupposition [noun]

something that one perceives to be true, even though it remains to be proved, especially at the beginning of an argument

Ex: The philosopher 's theory starts with the presupposition of human rationality .

to accord with [verb]

to agree with or correspond to something

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bone of contention [phrase]

a subject over which people disagree

Ex: The issue of resource distribution has been a long-standing bone of contention between the two neighboring countries .

adversary [noun]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

Ex: As a lawyer , she was used to meeting her adversary in the courtroom .

to bicker [verb]

to argue over unimportant things in an ongoing and repetitive way

Ex: The couple tended to bicker over household chores , leading to frequent and minor disagreements .

ammunition [noun]

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

Ex: They used historical examples as ammunition to support their argument in the meeting .

concurrence [noun]

the state of being in agreement

Ex: The board members expressed their concurrence on the new policy proposal .

approbation [noun]

official approval or agreement

Ex: The new regulations gained approbation from the regulatory authorities , ensuring compliance with the industry standards .

to conform [verb]

to adjust oneself in order to align with new or different circumstances or expectations

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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 .

assertion [noun]

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Ex: He made a bold assertion about the company 's future prospects .

avowal [noun]

an open declaration or affirmation of one’s opinions

Ex: The artist ’s avowal of his creative process was detailed in the interview .

conformity [noun]

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

Ex: The strict conformity to rules in the laboratory was essential for accurate results .

contention [noun]

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

Ex: The negotiation process was marked by contention over contract terms .

deadlock [noun]

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement

Ex: Due to a deadlock between the investors , the merger plans were put on hold indefinitely .

to differ [verb]

to disagree with someone or to hold different opinions, viewpoints, or beliefs

Ex: Experts in the field may differ in their interpretations of the research findings .

dissent [noun]

a difference of opinion, especially from commonly accepted beliefs

Ex: Academic dissent is essential for intellectual progress .

dissident [noun]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

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to diverge [verb]

(of views, opinions, etc.) to be different from each other

Ex: The survey results indicated that public opinions on the matter tended to diverge .

dogma [noun]

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

Ex: The political leader 's dogma was evident in every policy decision made by the administration .

extrapolation [noun]

a projection about future events or hypothetical situations, drawn from known data, observations, or experience

Ex: The novel 's dystopia is an extrapolation of today 's surveillance culture .

feud [noun]

a heated argument that lasts for a long time

Ex: The feud over property rights caused tensions in the neighborhood .

schism [noun]

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

Ex: A schism in the organization resulted in two rival groups with opposing agendas .

heresy [noun]

any opinion or belief that conflicts with the official or widely accepted position

Ex: In his company , questioning management 's strategy was akin to heresy .

to plead [verb]

to state something as an excuse

Ex: The accused pleaded insanity , claiming that he was not mentally competent to understand the consequences of his actions .

anodyne [adjective]

not likely to offend people or cause disagreement or tension

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contradictory [adjective]

(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical

Ex: The contradictory evidence in the case made it difficult to reach a conclusion .

declamatory [adjective]

expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way

Ex: The politician delivered a declamatory speech filled with grandiose language and sweeping gestures to captivate the crowd .

incontestable [adjective]

true and therefore impossible to be denied or disagreed with

Ex: The historical facts were incontestable and confirmed by multiple sources .

dialectical [adjective]

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

Ex: In dialectical discussions , participants strive to reconcile contradictions and reach a higher level of understanding .

evangelical [adjective]

very eager to persuade people to accept one's views or opinions

Ex: He adopted an evangelical stance on advocating for animal rights .

disposed [adjective]

ready toward a course of action

Ex: I 'm not disposed to argue about that tonight .

polemic [adjective]

involving rational arguments to support or oppose an opinion, usually the opposite of others'

Ex: The book offered a polemic perspective against the mainstream theories .

vociferous [adjective]

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

Ex: The protestors were vociferous in their demands for justice , chanting slogans and waving signs .

to sustain [verb]

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

Ex: The scientist provided data to sustain her theory about climate change .

to scorn [verb]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

Ex: They scorn the idea of discrimination and strive for inclusivity and equality .

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