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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Making Tough Choices

Here you will learn some English words related to making tough choices such as "verdict", "retreat", and "settle on".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
quorate
[Adjective]

(of a meeting) having enough members present to conduct business or to make official decisions by voting

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quorum
[noun]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

Ex: It 's important to achieve a quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .
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to unfairly compel someone or a group of people to to accept something such as a decision, rule, etc. quickly

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to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

Ex: The judge agreed to reconsider the verdict in light of the new testimony .
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the act of thinking about an opinion or decision again, especially with an intention to change it

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(usually passive) to send a matter to someone of an authority so that it can be dealt with

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a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

Ex: He stuck to his resolution of reading one book per month .
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to make a decision with determination

Ex: After the argument , they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .
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to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something

Ex: Faced with strong opposition , the leader decided to retreat from the controversial decision .
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retreat
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an act of changing one's mind about something because of people's negative comments and criticisms

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to declare someone guilty or innocent in a court of law

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to alter a previous decision, judgment, etc. to the contrary one

Ex: The court decided to reverse the earlier judgment due to new evidence .
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rowback
[noun]

the act of changing an earlier promise, decision, or statement so that it becomes entirely different

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to officially approve something such as a decision, resolution, etc. without proper consideration

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a person or organization that automatically approves or authorizes a plan, decision, etc. without considering it properly

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to rule
[Verb]

to make an official decision about something

Ex: The city council ruled against the construction of the new shopping mall due to environmental concerns .
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ruling
[noun]

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

Ex: The school board 's ruling to implement a new dress code policy sparked controversy among parents and students .
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say
[noun]

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

Ex: In a democratic society , citizens have a say in how they are governed through voting and public discourse .
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to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

Ex: They eventually settled upon the third option.
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to postpone making a decision until the next day or a later time, often to think about it more

Ex: The couple agreed to sleep on whether to go on a spontaneous trip or stick to their original plans .
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unable to choose because there are a lot of choices

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straight
[Adjective]

easy to understand, lacking complication or ambiguity

Ex: The presentation was straight, with no technical jargon .
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to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

Ex: The took a chance by attempting a challenging move during the competition .
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to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex: When planning a project, it is important to take account of the available resources and budget constraints.
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to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

Ex: The architect took the client's preferences into consideration when designing the new building.
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to give something adequate amount of thought and consideration before making a decision or forming an opinion about it

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taste
[noun]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

Ex: Developing a sophisticated taste in fashion often involves exploring different styles and understanding personal preferences .
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that's that
[phrase]

used to express that one's decision is definite and cannot be changed

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a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

Ex: The doctor, in a difficult medical situation, had to administer a medication with potential side effects as the lesser evil to save the patient's life.
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to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

Ex: Let's think the options over before making a final decision.
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to think about something very carefully before doing it

Ex: When offering criticism , it 's essential think twice to ensure your words are constructive .
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toss-up
[noun]

an unclear situation that either of two possibilities have an equal chance of happening

Ex: The game was so close , it was a toss-up who would win .
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toughie
[noun]

a severely difficult situation, problem, or question

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unanimous
[Adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: The committee reached an unanimous decision to approve the proposed budget .
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undecided
[Adjective]

unable to make a decision or form a definite opinion about a matter

Ex: Despite all the arguments presented , I am still undecided about which course of action to take .
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to uphold
[Verb]

(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct

Ex: The disciplinary panel upheld the suspension after reviewing all the evidence and testimonies .
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verdict
[noun]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

Ex: The media reported on the landmark verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .
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versus
[preposition]

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

Ex: The debate on nature versus nurture has been going on for centuries
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veto
[noun]

refusal of or disagreement with something

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
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volition
[noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .
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vote
[noun]

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

Ex: The committee conducted a vote to decide the winner of the design competition .
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to vote
[Verb]

to decide someone’s position, status, or recognition through a voting process

Ex: He was voted off the board after failing to meet his responsibilities .
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to waver
[Verb]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: In the face of criticism , the author did n't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel .
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waverer
[noun]

one who is incapable of making any decisions due to fear or uncertainty, particularly in an election

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to weigh
[Verb]

to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision

Ex: As a responsible consumer , he weighs the environmental impact of products before making purchasing decisions .
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used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

Ex: If push comes to shove in a crisis, leadership qualities become apparent.
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whether
[conjunction]

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

Ex: She asked whether he liked ice cream or cake better .
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