SAT words about agreement and disagreement.

to receive willingly or agree to something offered

She decided to accept the job offer after careful consideration.

an official agreement or harmony

The two nations signed an accord to end hostilities.

recognized or accepted as true or valid

The scientist acknowledged the contributions of her research team.

recognizes or accepts as true or valid

The company acknowledges that mistakes were made in the process.

to accept or comply without protest

After much debate, she finally acquiesced to her parents' wishes.

to stick firmly to a surface or to follow rules closely

All employees must adhere to the company's safety guidelines.

to state as true or to confirm

The witness affirmed that her testimony was accurate.

arrangements or understandings between parties

Both countries signed trade agreements to boost economic cooperation.

officially accepted or sanctioned

The committee approved the budget proposal unanimously.

exchanging diverging views in a heated manner

They spent the afternoon arguing about which route to take.

to express agreement or approval

The board members assented to the proposed changes.

working together with others to achieve a goal

The project was completed through collaboration between three departments.

the act of conforming to rules or requirements

The company is in full compliance with federal regulations.

to admit that something is true; to surrender or yield

After reviewing the evidence, she had to concede the point.

to admit that something is true; to yield

He conceded defeat after the final votes were counted.

to agree or have the same opinion

The judges concurred that the defendant was guilty.

to comply with rules or standards

All products must conform to strict safety regulations.

relating to consent by all parties

The consensual agreement satisfied everyone.

general agreement among a group

The committee reached a consensus on the new policy.

to assert or argue in opposition

The lawyer contended that her client was innocent.

causing or likely to cause disagreement

The contentious debate lasted for several hours.

to assert the opposite of a statement

The witness's testimony contradicted his earlier statement.

a situation where two things oppose each other

There was a clear contradiction between his words and actions.

causing public disagreement or debate

The controversial decision sparked protests across the city.

prolonged public disagreement or debate

The new law created significant controversy among citizens.

refused to admit the truth of; rejected a request

The company denied any involvement in the environmental scandal.

refusing to admit or acknowledge something; rejecting

Despite the evidence, he kept denying his involvement in the incident.

had a different opinion; failed to agree

The committee members disagreed about the best approach to solve the problem.

a lack of consensus or approval; a dispute or argument

The disagreement between the partners led to the dissolution of their business.

disagreement or conflict between people

Discord among team members hindered the project's progress.

a disagreement or argument; to argue or question the truth of something

The neighbors settled their property dispute through mediation.

a disagreement or argument

The border dispute lasted for several decades.

to hold or express opinions contrary to the majority

Several judges chose to dissent from the majority opinion.

accepted willingly or enthusiastically; held closely in arms

The community embraced the new initiative to reduce plastic waste.

to go or come after; to act according to instructions

Please follow the instructions carefully to assemble the device.

went or came after; acted according to instructions

The success of the first book was followed by an equally popular sequel.

intervened between parties to bring about an agreement; acted as an intermediary

The diplomat mediated the negotiations between the two conflicting nations.

the state of not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement

Switzerland is famous for its policy of neutrality during wartime.

a cooperative relationship between people or organizations

The two companies formed a partnership to develop new technology.

to formally approve or confirm

Congress voted to ratify the international treaty.

claims or proves that evidence or an accusation is false; refutes

The scientist rebuts the theory with new experimental data.

to formally withdraw or reject a belief

Under pressure, he recanted his controversial views.

withdraws or renounces a former belief or statement, especially publicly

Under pressure, the witness recants his earlier testimony.

to restore friendly relations; to make compatible

The siblings finally reconciled after years of estrangement.

to indicate that one is not willing to do something; to decline to accept

She will refuse to compromise on her principles.

declining to accept or do something

He kept refusing their offers despite the generous terms.

to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; to disprove

The evidence was sufficient to refute the defendant's alibi.

to prove a statement or theory to be wrong

The scientist refuted the popular myth with empirical data.

dismissing as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty; refusing to accept

The committee is rejecting proposals that don't meet the criteria.

the act of dismissing or refusing a proposal, idea, or person

The rejection of her application was a major disappointment.

to formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession

He decided to renounce his citizenship and move abroad.

the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action

Her renunciation of material wealth surprised her family.

to reject or refuse to accept

The scientist repudiated the flawed methodology of the study.

refuses to accept or be associated with; denies the truth or validity of

The organization repudiates any connection to extremist groups.

to give official permission or approval

The committee sanctioned the use of additional funds.

resolved or reached an agreement; established residence in a place

They finally settled the dispute out of court.

not likely to cause disagreement or dispute; generally accepted

The proposal was relatively uncontroversial and passed unanimously.

to reject or prohibit authoritatively

The president decided to veto the controversial bill.

to refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim; to forgo

The company agreed to waive the late fee due to the circumstances.