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Opinions and arguments – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: accede, acquiesce, advocate, arbitrary, assert… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. accede /ək'si:d/ (verb) — to agree to a request or demand, often after some resistance
    Example: The committee acceded to the request.
    Synonyms: agree, yield, comply
  2. acquiesce /,ækwi'es/ (verb) — to agree quietly without protest
    Example: She acquiesced and said nothing.
    Synonyms: yield, submit, consent
  3. advocate /'ædvəkeɪt/ (verb) — to publicly support or speak for someone or something
    Example: They advocate for better public schools.
    Synonyms: support, champion
  4. arbitrary /'ɑ:rbə,treri/ (adjective) — based on personal choice rather than clear rules
    Example: The rule seemed arbitrary.
    Synonyms: random, capricious
  5. assert /ə'sɜ:rt/ (verb) — to state something strongly and confidently
    Example: The manager asserted that the plan would work.
    Synonyms: state, declare, insist
  6. black-and-white /,blæk ən 'waɪt/ (adjective) — Showing only two opposite sides, with no middle ground
    Example: The debate was too black-and-white for me.
    Synonyms: either-or, oversimplified
  7. cloud your judgement /klaʊd jʊr 'dʒʌdʒmənt/ (phrase) — to make it harder to think clearly and fairly
    Example: Stress can cloud your judgement.
    Synonyms: blur your judgement, distort your thinking, confuse you
  8. contradict /kən'trædɪkt/ (verb) — to say or show that something is not true
    Example: His story contradicted the evidence.
    Synonyms: deny, dispute, oppose
  9. converse /kən'vɜrs/ (verb) — to talk with someone in a friendly, informal way
    Example: She will converse with the guests after dinner.
    Synonyms: speak, talk, chat
  10. countenance /'kaʊntənəns/ (verb) — to allow something, even if you do not fully approve of it
    Example: The teacher would not countenance rude behavior.
    Synonyms: allow, tolerate, permit
  11. deal with /di:l wɪð/ (phrase) — to discuss or handle a subject or problem
    Example: We need to deal with this problem now.
    Synonyms: handle, address, tackle
  12. dilemma /dɪ'lɛmə/ (noun) — a situation where you must choose between two bad options
    Example: He faced a dilemma about which job to take.
    Synonyms: predicament, problem, quandary
  13. discretion /dɪ'skrɛʃən/ (noun) — the power to choose carefully what is right to do
    Example: She used discretion when sharing the news.
    Synonyms: judgment, prudence, carefulness
  14. disgusting /dɪs'gʌstɪŋ/ (adjective) — so unpleasant that it makes you feel sick
    Example: The smell was disgusting.
    Synonyms: revolting, repulsive, nasty
  15. distasteful /dɪs'teɪstfəl/ (adjective) — causing a strong feeling of dislike
    Example: I found his comments distasteful.
    Synonyms: offensive, unpleasant, repugnant
  16. double-edged /,dʌbəl'ɛdʒd/ (adjective) — having two opposite effects, one good and one bad
    Example: The new policy was double-edged.
    Synonyms: ambivalent, mixed
  17. draw a veil over /drɔ: ə veɪl 'əʊvər/ (phrase) — to avoid talking about something unpleasant or embarrassing
    Example: Let's draw a veil over that argument.
    Synonyms: avoid mentioning, pass over, not discuss
  18. exaggerate /ɪɡ'zædʒəreɪt/ (verb) — make something seem bigger, worse, or more important than it is
    Example: He tends to exaggerate the problem.
    Synonyms: overstate, overemphasize, inflate
  19. exaggeration /ɪɡ,zædʒə'reɪʃən/ (noun) — a statement that makes something seem bigger or worse than it is
    Example: That was just an exaggeration.
    Synonyms: overstatement, embellishment, stretch
  20. excuse /ɪk'skju:s/ (noun) — a reason given to avoid blame or punishment
    Example: He gave an excuse for being late.
    Synonyms: reason, justification, alibi
  21. fatuous /'fætʃuəs/ (adjective) — silly and lacking good sense
    Example: That was a fatuous remark.
    Synonyms: silly, foolish, senseless
  22. for another thing /fɔ:r ə'nʌðər θɪŋ/ (phrase) — used to add another reason or point
    Example: For another thing, it's too expensive.
    Synonyms: also, besides, in addition
  23. for one thing /fɔ:r wʌn θɪŋ/ (phrase) — used to give the first reason or point
    Example: For one thing, I don't have the time.
    Synonyms: firstly, to begin with, for starters
  24. fundamentally /,fʌndə'mɛntəli/ (adverb) — in a basic and important way
    Example: The issue is fundamentally unfair.
    Synonyms: basically, essentially, basically speaking
  25. generalisation /,dʒenrəlaɪ'zeɪʃən/ (noun) — a general statement about a whole group based on limited facts
    Example: That's a generalisation based on one case.
    Synonyms: general statement, broad conclusion, sweeping claim
  26. grey area /,ɡreɪ 'ɛəriə/ (noun) — A situation that is not clearly one thing or another.
    Example: The rules leave a grey area.
    Synonyms: gray area, uncertain case
  27. immoderate /ɪ'mɑ:dərət/ (adjective) — done in a way that is too much or not controlled
    Example: Her immoderate spending caused serious debt.
    Synonyms: excessive, overdone, unrestrained
  28. implication /,ɪmplɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — a meaning that is suggested but not said directly
    Example: Her silence carried an implication of disagreement.
    Synonyms: suggestion, hint, inference
  29. in respect of (phrase) — about or concerning
    Example: In respect of your request, we will reply tomorrow.
    Synonyms: regarding, concerning, about
  30. in support of /ɪn sə'pɔ:rt əv/ (phrase) — showing agreement with or help for something
    Example: She spoke in support of the proposal.
    Synonyms: in favor of, supporting

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