Agreement and Disagreement: English Vocabulary List

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

"Please cooperate with the security check process."

"The two departments agreed to cooperate on the project to share resources and expertise for better results."

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

"He talked me into buying the car."

"My friend talked me into buying concert tickets even though I initially thought they were too expensive."

to complain about or object to something angrily and loudly

"The kids raised hell while their parents were out."

"The angry customers raised hell when they found out their flights had been cancelled without warning."

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

"Acceptance is important."

"The committee's acceptance of his proposal meant that the project could finally move forward with funding."

the act of following rules or regulations

"The company is in compliance with safety laws."

"The company hired a lawyer to ensure full compliance with all environmental safety regulations."

an agreement reached by all members of a group

"The team reached a consensus on the new project plan."

"A consensus is a general agreement reached by a group after considering all opinions"

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

"The company committed a breach."

"A data breach is a security incident where confidential information is accessed or stolen without the authorization of the system's rightful owner."

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

"Full commitment required."

"Marriage requires commitment through both good times and bad according to traditional wedding vows."

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

"Their submission was complete."

"The prisoner's complete submission to the guard's authority was evident in his every hesitant movement."

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

"We have mutual friends."

"The mutual respect between the two leaders helped them reach an agreement that benefited both countries and ended the long conflict."

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

"His opinion is contrary."

"Contrary to popular belief not all spiders are dangerous and many of them help control insect populations in gardens and homes."

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

"She is persuasive."

"The persuasive salesman convinced me to buy the extended warranty even though I knew that I probably would not need it."

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

"They finally came to terms with each other."

"It took them a long time to come to terms with the difficult situation they were facing together."

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

"'I am so tired.' — 'Tell me about it!'"

"'Balancing work and family is incredibly exhausting.' — 'Tell me about it — I barely have time for myself.'"

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

"'This pizza is really good.' — 'You can say that again!'"

"'The traffic in this city has become absolutely unbearable.' — 'You can say that again!'"

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

"That option is now off the table."

"The proposal is off the table now because nobody could agree on the main terms."

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

"He ran like hell."

"She worked like hell all night to finish the urgent project on time."

to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

"We must compromise to reach an agreement."

"We must compromise to reach an agreement because neither side will get everything they want."

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

"He had to concede."

"Despite initial resistance, the politician had to concede that the public's concerns were valid."

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

"I will intervene now."

"The mediator decided to intervene in the dispute to prevent further escalation."

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

"Do not interfere with other people's business."

"Please do not interfere with the investigation because your involvement could compromise the evidence and the entire case."

to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement

"We will seal the deal."

"Both parties agreed to the terms and were ready to seal the business deal with a handshake."

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

"Please sign the paper."

"He asked his client to carefully read the contract before he would sign it."

to accept or promise to do something particular

"I will undertake a task."

"The new manager agreed to undertake the challenging project with enthusiasm and dedication."

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

"Do not violate the school rules."

"If you violate the terms of your lease agreement the landlord has the right to evict you from the apartment without notice."

to complete a meeting, task, agreement, etc.

"Let us wrap up the meeting now."

"Let us wrap up the meeting now because we have covered all the important items on today's agenda."

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

"The convention started today"

"It is a social convention to offer a gift when invited to someone's home for dinner."

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

"It was a good bargain."

"They reached a mutually beneficial bargain regarding the distribution of resources and responsibilities."

a quarrel, complaint, or disagreement over unimportant issues

"No need for fuss."

"The toddler made a huge fuss when his mother refused to buy him a toy."

an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

"The settlement was fair"

"The settlement was fair and resolved the long-standing dispute between the two companies"

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

"Tolerance is needed."

"The school promotes tolerance by teaching students about different cultures religions and lifestyles respectfully."

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

"We made a collective decision."

"We made a collective decision as a team so everyone shares responsibility for the outcome."

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

"We have a joint account."

"We have a joint bank account so both of us can deposit and withdraw money freely."

agreed upon, decided, or resolved

"The matter is settled."

"The dispute between the neighbors was finally settled after they agreed on a compromise regarding the fence."

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

"His work is inconsistent."

"His inconsistent performance at work worried his boss because some days he was excellent and other days he made many mistakes."

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

"The students held a demonstration against tuition increases."

"Thousands of people gathered for a public demonstration to voice their concerns about the new environmental policy."