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C1 Level Wordlist - Agreement and Disagreement

Here you will learn some English words about agreement and disagreement, such as "compliance", "bargain", "submission", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to compromise

to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

Ex: In a business negotiation, both parties compromised on pricing to secure a mutually beneficial deal. 
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to concede

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

Ex: After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong. 
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to cooperate

to work with other people in order to achieve a common goal

Ex: The team members cooperated to complete the project ahead of schedule. 
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to intervene

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom. 
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to interfere

to take part or get involved in something when it is not necessary or without invitation, in a way that is annoying to others

Ex: As a neutral party, the mediator refrained from trying to interfere in the personal matters of the disputing parties. 
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to seal
to seal
[Verb]

to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement

Ex: After weeks of negotiations, the two parties finally sealed the business partnership. 
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to sign
to sign
[Verb]

to agree to the terms of a contract by putting one's signature to it

Ex: After reviewing the lease agreement, he decided to sign it and move into the apartment. 
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to talk into

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it. 
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to undertake

to accept or promise to do something particular

Ex: The contractor undertook to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe. 
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to violate

to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.

Ex: The company faced legal consequences for violating environmental regulations. 
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to [raise] hell

to complain about or object to something angrily and loudly

Ex: Farrell raises hell if you don't sign the attendance book before school. 
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to wrap up

to complete a meeting, task, agreement, etc.

Ex: The committee decided to wrap up the discussion and make a decision. 
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acceptance

the act of agreeing with a belief, idea, statement, etc.

Ex: The acceptance of her proposal by the committee was met with applause and praise. 
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compliance

the act of following rules or regulations

Ex: Regulatory compliance is essential for businesses to operate legally and avoid penalties. 
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consensus
consensus
[noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions. 
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convention

behavior and actions that most members of a society expect and consider appropriate

Ex: Social conventions dictate how individuals interact in public settings, such as greetings and etiquette. 
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bargain
bargain
[noun]

an agreement between two people or a group of people, based on which they do something particular for one another

Ex: After hours of negotiation, they finally reached a bargain that satisfied both parties. 
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breach
breach
[noun]

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

Ex: The company's unauthorized use of customer data was a clear breach of the confidentiality agreement. 
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commitment

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

Ex: His commitment to his studies earned him top honors and a scholarship to a prestigious university. 
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fuss
fuss
[noun]

a quarrel, complaint, or disagreement over unimportant issues

Ex: They had a fuss over where to hang the picture. 
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settlement

an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

Ex: The two companies reached a settlement that resolved the patent infringement lawsuit. 
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submission

the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

Ex: The rebels were forced into submission after their stronghold was captured by government forces. 
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tolerance
tolerance
[noun]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

Ex: The community prided itself on its tolerance, welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs. 
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mutual
mutual
[Adjective]

(of actions or feelings) done to or shared by either of two individuals or more for each other

Ex: The business partners ended their venture on good terms, with mutual respect for each other's contributions. 
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collective
collective
[Adjective]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

Ex: The collective efforts of the volunteers resulted in a successful charity event. 
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contrary
contrary
[Adjective]

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

Ex: Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone. 
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joint
joint
[Adjective]

controlled, done, shared, or owned by two or more people

Ex: The two companies formed a joint venture to develop new technology in renewable energy. 
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persuasive
persuasive
[Adjective]

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

Ex: His persuasive arguments convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence. 
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settled
settled
[Adjective]

agreed upon, decided, or resolved

Ex: The dispute between the neighbors was finally settled after mediation by a third party. 
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to [come] to terms with {sb}

to reach a mutual understanding, agreement, or resolution with someone

Ex: After their heated argument, they had to sit down and come to terms with each other to mend their friendship. 
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tell me about it

used to show that one understands or agrees with what is being said because one has already experienced it

Ex: Tell me about it! It seems like there's never enough time to get everything done. 
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you can say that again

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: This traffic is awful. You can say that again. 
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inconsistent
inconsistent
[Adjective]

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Ex: Her performance was inconsistent; she would excel one day and struggle the next. 
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demonstration

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

Ex: The demonstration against the new government policy drew thousands of participants to the city center. 
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off the table

(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered

Ex: A merger is off the table after last week's disagreement. 
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like hell
like hell
[phrase]

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

Ex: He ran like hell when the dog started chasing him. 
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