Agreeing and Disagreeing. Wordlist
approval noun
agreement that something is acceptable or allowed
an approval (bb207)
Do we need formal approval before starting work?
argument noun
a disagreement where people express opposite opinions
an argument (bb208)
A heated argument broke out during the meeting.
compromise noun
an agreement where both sides give up part of what they want
a compromise (bb209)
They reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
confess verb
to admit that you have done something wrong
to confess (bb210)
She confessed after realising the problem had grown worse.
consent noun
permission for something to happen
a consent (bb211)
Her parents gave consent for the school trip.
debate verb
to discuss something formally or with different opinions
to debate (bb212)
They debated the topic for several hours.
debate noun
a discussion where people express different opinions
a debate (bb213)
The issue has sparked debate across the industry.
decline verb
to refuse something politely
to decline (bb214)
She declined the invitation due to a busy schedule.
deny verb
to say that something is not true
to deny (bb215)
She denied knowing anything about the issue.
disapprove verb
to think that something is wrong or not acceptable
to disapprove (bb216)
Her parents disapproved of the risky plan.
dispute noun
a serious disagreement or argument
a dispute (bb217)
They settled the dispute after several long discussions.
guarantee noun
a promise that something will definitely happen or be done
a guarantee (bb218)
Can you give me a guarantee that it is safe?
negotiation noun
discussions aimed at reaching an agreement
a negotiation (bb219)
Several negotiations failed due to unrealistic demands.
object verb
to say that you disagree with something
to object (bb220)
They did not object to the decision after hearing details.
objection noun
a statement showing you disagree or disapprove
an objection (bb221)
Do you have any objections to this solution?
opponent noun
a person who disagrees with or fights against something
an opponent (bb222)
Several outspoken opponents criticised the changes immediately.
oppose verb
to disagree with something and try to stop it
to oppose (bb223)
Do you oppose this idea for any reason?
opposed adjective
strongly disagreeing with something
opposed (bb224)
Are you opposed to this change completely?
permit noun
an official document that allows you to do something
a permit (bb225)
Do you have a permit for this area?
permit verb
to allow something to happen
to permit (bb226)
Visitors are not permitted to take photographs.
proof noun
facts or information showing that something is true
a proof (bb227)
Do you have proof to support this claim?
proposal noun
a formal suggestion or plan
a proposal (bb228)
Their proposal was rejected after long discussion.
propose verb
to suggest a plan or idea
to propose (bb229)
They proposed a new solution for the issue.
resist verb
to stop yourself from accepting or doing something
to resist (bb230)
People naturally resist change, even when it benefits them.
resistance noun
opposition to something, often strong or determined
a resistance (bb231)
The plan faced strong resistance from local residents.
resolution noun
a definite decision to do or not to do something
a resolution (bb232)
She made a resolution to visit her relatives more often.
resolve verb
to find an answer or solution to a problem
to resolve (bb233)
They resolved the issue through careful negotiation.
respond verb
to reply or react to something
to respond (bb234)
They responded politely despite the difficult questions.
threaten verb
to say you will cause harm if demands are not met
to threaten (bb235)
They broke my windows and threatened me.
viewpoint noun
a particular way of thinking about something
a viewpoint (bb236)
They considered every viewpoint during the discussion.
withhold verb
to refuse to give something that is needed or expected
to withhold (bb237)
Are they withholding details for strategic reasons?