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ACT Humanities - Conflict and Compliance

Here you will learn some English words related to conflict and compliance, such as "mediate", "abide", "raid", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
to conflict

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

Ex: His actions often conflict with his stated intentions .
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to combat
to combat
[Verb]

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

Ex: Governments must collaborate to combat international terrorism .
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to impose
to impose
[Verb]

to force someone to do what they do not want

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .
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to inflict

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

Ex: The war inflicted lasting trauma on the survivors .
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to challenge

to object to the legality or acceptability of something

Ex: The defendant decided to challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court .
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to persecute

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

Ex: The group was persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs .
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to feud
to feud
[Verb]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

Ex: The siblings feuded over their inheritance after the parents passed away .
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to contest

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

Ex: They filed paperwork to contest the patent granted to their competitor .
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to abduct
to abduct
[Verb]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will likely abduct more victims .
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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .
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to overturn

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

Ex: The uprising aimed to overturn the autocratic ruler and establish a more democratic system .
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to subvert

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

Ex: The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government .
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to invade
to invade
[Verb]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .
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to tussle
to tussle
[Verb]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

Ex: Siblings playfully tussled for control of the TV remote , each wanting to choose the channel .
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to conspire

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile figures conspiring to manipulate public opinion .
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to coerce
to coerce
[Verb]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

Ex: The manager is coercing employees to work longer hours without proper compensation .
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to constrain

to force someone to act in a certain way

Ex: Social expectations constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles .
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to assail
to assail
[Verb]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

Ex: The defense attorney tried to assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .
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to bar
to bar
[Verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: The school administration barred students from bringing electronic devices into the examination room to prevent cheating .
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to mediate

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor to mediate their disagreements .
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to appease

to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands

Ex: Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed at appeasing the concerns of both parties .
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to overpower

to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

Ex: The security forces worked to overpower the armed intruders and secure the area .
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to defy
to defy
[Verb]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

Ex: The activists are defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .
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campaign
campaign
[noun]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

Ex: The army launched a campaign to retake the occupied territory .
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adversary
adversary
[noun]

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

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemy 's adversary.
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assault
assault
[noun]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .
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armament
armament
[noun]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.
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onslaught
onslaught
[noun]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and aerial onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .
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dissension

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

Ex: The political party , once united , was now torn by dissension and infighting .
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hostility
hostility
[noun]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

Ex: He could sense the hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .
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nemesis
nemesis
[noun]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

Ex: His arrogance was his ultimate nemesis, leading to his professional and personal downfall .
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contention

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

Ex: The historical account was a source of contention among scholars .
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incursion
incursion
[noun]

a sudden and brief attack to other territory, especially in large numbers and across a border

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fort
fort
[noun]

a strong building or area where soldiers stay to defend against enemies

Ex: The fort was strategically positioned to guard the coastline .
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confrontation

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

Ex: The heated confrontation in the courtroom arose from conflicting testimonies of the witnesses .
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raid
raid
[noun]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a Viking raid on a coastal settlement .
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defenseless
defenseless
[Adjective]

being without protection or means of defending oneself from harm or attack

Ex: The storm left many homes defenseless, exposing them to the elements .
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disobedient
disobedient
[Adjective]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

Ex: The company 's disobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .
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combative
combative
[Adjective]

eager or inclined to engage in fighting or arguing

Ex: The meeting quickly became tense due to the combative remarks made by several attendees .
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forcibly
forcibly
[Adverb]

with a significant amount of physical strength or authority

Ex: The suspect was forcibly restrained by the security guards until the authorities arrived .
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to abide
to abide
[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: She ca n't abide people who are consistently dishonest .
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to comply
to comply
[Verb]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

Ex: Last month , the construction team complied with the revised building codes .
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to adhere
to adhere
[Verb]

to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.

Ex: He adheres to the teachings of his faith and practices them devoutly.
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to embrace

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business had to embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .
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compromise

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

Ex: The new agreement was a compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .
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resolution

the act of solving a problem, dispute, or difficulty

Ex: Mediation helped achieve a fair resolution for both sides .
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reconciliation

the act of becoming friendly with someone once more after ending a disagreement

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submissive
submissive
[Adjective]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

Ex: His submissive behavior in the relationship showed his willingness to prioritize his partner ’s needs over his own .
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