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acquiescence

/ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/

Meanings
noun
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

Examples :

"Despite feeling tired, Sarah nodded in acquiescence to her mother's request to help with dinner. "
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Illustration interpreted

interpreted verb

/ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɪd/

To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

"to interpret an Indian speech"

Illustration passivity

passivity noun

/pæˈsɪvɪti/

The state of being passive.

"Her passivity in the group project meant she didn't contribute any ideas, and the others had to do all the work. "

Illustration submission

submission noun

/səbˈmɪʃən/ /ˈsʌbˌmɪʃən/

The act of submitting or yielding; surrender.

"The student's submission of the homework assignment was late. "

Illustration discontent

discontent noun

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

Dissatisfaction.

"The student's discontent with the course material was evident in her low grades. "

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

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continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration abandonment

abandonment noun

/əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/

The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.

"The child's abandonment by his parents left him feeling lost and alone. "

Illustration satisfaction

satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration safeguard

safeguard noun

/ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ /ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

"Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."

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apparent adjective

/əˈpæ.ɹənt/

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

"The damage to the car was apparent from the large dent in the side. "