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C2 Level Wordlist - Harmony and Discord

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Harmony and Discord, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
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 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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to upvote
to upvote
[Verb]

to show one's agreement or approval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

Ex: Users are encouraged to upvote content that they find valuable or interesting to increase its visibility. 
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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 accede
to accede
[Verb]

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

Ex: After careful consideration, the committee acceded to the professor's request for additional research funding. 
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to capitulate

to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

Ex: The army finally capitulated after weeks of intense fighting. 
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to relent
to relent
[Verb]

to accept something, usually after some resistance

Ex: After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off. 
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to downvote

to show one's disagreement or disapproval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

Ex: Users are encouraged to downvote content that violates community guidelines or is deemed low quality. 
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to diverge

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

Ex: During the debate, the candidates' views began to diverge on key economic policies. 
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to dissent

to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

Ex: She was known to often dissent during meetings, always challenging the prevailing views. 
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to expostulate

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

Ex: Yesterday, I expostulated with my colleague about their unprofessional behavior. 
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to gainsay

to disagree or deny that something is true

Ex: No one could gainsay the evidence presented by the prosecution; it was indisputable. 
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to harrumph

‌to express disapproval of something by making a noise in the throat

Ex: The professor harrumphed loudly when the student suggested a controversial theory during the lecture. 
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to deprecate

to not support and be against something or someone

Ex: The mayor deprecated the use of violence as a means of protest, urging citizens to seek peaceful alternatives. 
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to frown on

to disapprove of or have a negative opinion about something, particularly due to being improper or unacceptable

Ex: In their workplace, any form of socializing beyond work-related matters is frowned on. 
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to repudiate

to dismiss or reject something as false

Ex: The company repudiated the claims that their products were unsafe, presenting evidence to the contrary. 
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to denigrate

to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation

Ex: The tabloid newspaper consistently denigrated the celebrity, spreading false rumors to tarnish their reputation. 
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to champion

to support, defend, or fight for a cause, principle, or person

Ex: The activists championed the rights of marginalized communities, advocating for equality. 
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to endorse

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

Ex: The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product, praising its effectiveness. 
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to pan
to pan
[Verb]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

Ex: The movie critic panned the new film, citing poor acting and a weak storyline. 
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to contravene

to go against an argument or statement

Ex: The evidence clearly contravenes the defendant's testimony. 
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affray
affray
[noun]

a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder

Ex: The police were called to the scene to break up an affray between two rival groups in the city center. 
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