فهرست
To accommodate
Title: To accommodate
Pronunciation: uh-KOM-uh-deyt
Part of speech: verb
Example: The hotel was able to accommodate our request for a room with a view.
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: uh-KOM-uh-deyt
Synonym: lodge, adjust, adapt
Opposite: evict, reject
Example
The hotel was able to accommodate our request for a room with a view
To compromise
Title: To compromise
Pronunciation: KOM-pruh-mahyz
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to settle a dispute by making concessions; to find a middle ground between opposing views or demands
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: KOM-pruh-mahyz
Synonym: negotiate, reconcile, bargain
Opposite: refuse, resist, oppose
Example
We compromised on the restaurant choice and ended up going to a place that served both Italian and Mexican food
To concede
Title: To concede
Pronunciation: kuhn-SEED
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: kuhn-SEED
Synonym: admit, acknowledge, surrender
Opposite: dispute, challenge, contest
To admit defeat or yield to someone else’s demands; to acknowledge the truth or validity of somethin
He conceded that he was wrong and apologized for his behavior
To cooperate
Title: To cooperate
Pronunciation: koh-OP-uh-reyt
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: koh-OP-uh-reyt
Synonym: collaborate, assist, support
Opposite: compete, oppose, hinder
To work together with others towards a common goal; to be helpful and supportive of others
The team was able to cooperate effectively and complete the project on time
To intervene
Title: To intervene
Pronunciation: in-ter-VEEN
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to become involved in a situation in order to help or prevent something from happening; to interrupt or interfere with someone’s plans or actions
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: in-ter-VEEN
Synonym: mediate, intercede, obstruct
Opposite: ignore, avoid, neglect
Example
The teacher had to intervene when the students started arguing in class
To interfere
Title: To interfere
Pronunciation: in-tuh-FEER
Definition: to involve oneself in a situation without being invited or needed; to hinder or obstruct someone’s plans or actions
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: in-tuh-FEER
Synonym: meddle, intrude, obstruct
Opposite: assist, support, facilitate
Example
He was accused of interfering with the investigation by giving false information to the police
To seal
Title: To seal
Pronunciation: seel
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: seel
Synonym: close, shut, fasten
Opposite: open, unseal, unlock
To close or secure something tightly; to make something airtight or watertight
The package was sealed with tape to prevent it from opening during shipping
To sign
Title: To sign
Pronunciation: sain
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to write one’s name on a document as a sign of agreement or approval; to approve or authorize something by signing it
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: sain
Synonym: endorse, ratify, authorize
Opposite: disapprove, reject, veto
Example
He signed the contract and agreed to the terms and conditions
To violate
Title: To violate
Pronunciation: vahy-uh-leyt
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: vahy-uh-leyt
Synonym: break, breach, infringe
Opposite: obey, follow, comply
To break or disregard a law, rule, or agreement; to violate someone’s rights or privacy
The company was fined for violating environmental regulations by dumping toxic waste into the river
To raise hell
Title: To raise hell
Pronunciation: reyz hel
Part of speech: idiom
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: reyz hel
Synonym: make a scene, kick up a fuss, protest
Opposite: remain calm, be quiet, accept
To cause trouble or create a disturbance; to protest or complain loudly and aggressively
The customers threatened to raise hell if they didn’t receive a refund for their faulty product
To wrap up
Title: To wrap up
Pronunciation: rap uhp
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: rap uhp
Synonym: conclude, finish, summarize
Opposite: start, begin, initiate
To finish or bring something to a conclusion; to summarize the main points of a discussion
The meeting was wrapped up with a brief summary of the decisions that were made
Acceptance
Title: Acceptance
Pronunciation: ak-SEP-tuhns
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ak-SEP-tuhns
Synonym: approval, consent, admission
Opposite: rejection, disapproval, denial
The act of agreeing to or approving something; the state of being accepted or welcomed by others
She was thrilled to receive an acceptance letter from her dream college
compliance
Title: compliance
Pronunciation: kuhm-PLAHY-uhns
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: kuhm-PLAHY-uhns
Synonym: obedience, conformity, adherence
Opposite: disobedience, noncompliance, defiance
The act of following rules or requests; the state of being obedient or compliant
The company’s compliance with safety regulations helped to prevent accidents in the workplace
consensus
Title: consensus
Pronunciation: kuhn-SEN-suhs
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: kuhn-SEN-suhs
Synonym: agreement, unity, harmony
Opposite: disagreement, discord, dissent
a general agreement or opinion among a group of people; the state of having similar views or belief
The committee was able to reach a consensus on the best course of action for the project
Bargain
Title: Bargain
Pronunciation: BAHR-guhn
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: BAHR-guhn
Synonym: deal, agreement, discount
Opposite: rip-off, overpriced, expensive
Example
The company was able to secure a bargain on office supplies by buying in bulk
Breach
Title: Breach
Pronunciation: breech
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: breech
Synonym: violation, infraction, gap
Opposite: compliance, adherence, obedience
The act of breaking or violating a law, rule, or agreement; a gap or opening in a wall or barrier
The company was sued for breach of contract when they failed to deliver the promised goods on time
commitment
Title: commitment
Pronunciation: kuh-mit-muhnt
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: kuh-mit-muhnt
Synonym: promise, pledge, obligation
Opposite: irresponsibility, unaccountability, unreliability
A promise or pledge to do something; a responsibility or obligation to fulfill an agreement
The employee signed a commitment to follow the company’s code of conduct
Fuss
Title: Fuss
Pronunciation: fuhs
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a state of agitation or excitement over a trivial matter; a protest or complaint made in an excessive or dramatic manner
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: fuhs
Synonym: commotion, uproar, complaint
Opposite: calm, peace, agreement
Example
The customer caused a fuss over the restaurant’s policy on substitutions
settlement
Title: settlement
Pronunciation: SET-l-muhnt
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: SET-l-muhnt
Synonym: agreement, resolution, payment
Opposite: disagreement, dispute, nonpayment
an agreement or resolution reached between two parties; a payment made to settle a debt or dispute
The settlement reached between the two companies avoided a lengthy and costly legal battle
submission
Title: submission
Pronunciation: suhb-MIHSH-uhn
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of yielding to someone else’s authority or control; the act of presenting something for consideration or approval
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: suhb-MIHSH-uhn
Synonym: compliance, obedience, presentation
Opposite: resistance, defiance, opposition
Example
The submission of the report was delayed due to technical difficulties
Tolerance
Title: Tolerance
Pronunciation: TAH-l-ruh ns
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the ability to tolerate or accept differences and diversity; a willingness to allow others to have their own beliefs or opinions
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: TAH-l-ruh ns
Synonym: acceptance, patience, open-mindedness
Opposite: intolerance, bigotry, narrow-mindedness
Example
The school promotes tolerance and respect for all cultures and backgrounds
Mutual
Title: Mutual
Pronunciation: myoo-choo-uhl
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: myoo-choo-uhl
Synonym: shared, joint, reciprocal
Opposite: individual, personal, one-sided
Shared by two or more parties; done or experienced by two or more people together
The mutual agreement between the two companies benefited both parties equally.
Demonstration
Title: Demonstration
Pronunciation: DEM-uhn-strey-shuhn
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a public display or exhibition of a particular idea or belief; a protest or march to express a particular opinion or demand
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: DEM-uhn-strey-shuhn
Synonym: protest, march, exhibition
Opposite: acceptance, agreement, compliance
Example
The demonstration in support of human rights drew a large crowd of supporters
collective
Title: collective
Pronunciation: kuh-LEK-tiv
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: kuh-LEK-tiv
Synonym: communal, shared, group
Opposite: individual, personal, private
Done or shared by a group of people; relating to a group or community rather than individuals
The collective effort of the team resulted in a successful project completion
contrary
Title: contrary
Pronunciation: KON-truh-ree
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: KON-truh-ree
Synonym: opposite, conflicting, contradictory
Opposite: similar, consistent, agreeing
opposite in nature or direction; going against what is expected or usual
Her actions were contrary to her words, causing confusion among the group
Joint
Title: Joint
Pronunciation: joint
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: shared, mutual, collaborative
Opposite: individual, personal, independent
Done or shared by two or more parties; involving two or more parts working together
The joint effort of the two departments resulted in increased productivity
persuasive
Title: persuasive
Pronunciation: per-SWEY-siv
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: per-SWEY-siv
Synonym: convincing, influential, compelling
Opposite: unpersuasive, unconvincing, ineffective
Having the ability to persuade or influence others; convincing or compelling in a particular way
The persuasive argument made by the lawyer convinced the jury to rule in favor of his client
Settled
Title: Settled
Pronunciation: SET-uh ld
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: SET-uh ld
Synonym: fixed, established, resolved
Opposite: unsettled, unresolved, negotiable
Firmly established or resolved; no longer subject to change or negotiation
The settled agreement between the two parties was binding and final
Inconsistent
Title: Inconsistent
Pronunciation: in-kuhn-SIS-tuhnt
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: in-kuhn-SIS-tuhnt
Synonym: conflicting, contradictory, illogical
Opposite: consistent, logical, coherent
Not in agreement or consistent with something else; containing conflicting ideas or elements
Her statements were inconsistent with the facts of the case, causing doubt among the jury
