acquiescence
nounAcceptance without active objection, often despite reservations.
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Acceptance without active objection, often despite reservations.
Ready to accept a decision without resistance.
To formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
To cause someone to act or something to operate.
Move someone to act
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Sharpness of perception, thought, or a sense such as vision.
Sharpness of thought
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Firmly unwilling to change a position or decision.
The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.
Something added to a main activity or item in a supporting role.
To warn, advise firmly, or express disapproval of someone's conduct.
Express firm disapproval
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To make something more attractive by adding decoration.
Skillful and effective, especially in a difficult situation.
Skillful in action or thought
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To make something less pure by mixing in another substance.
Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.
Unfavorable or harmful
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A difficult or unfavorable condition or period.
Sensible or appropriate to do in the circumstances.
To publicly support or argue in favor of something.
Friendly, pleasant, and easy to approach.
Friendly and approachable
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An artificial manner adopted to create a particular impression.
Artificial in manner or adopted to create a particular impression.
Artificial in manner
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A natural liking for, attraction to, or connection with something.
To state positively that something is true or to express firm support for it.
A cause of sustained pain, distress, or hardship.
Having considerable wealth or financial resources.
Having considerable wealth
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A list of matters to address, or a plan of aims that guides someone's actions.
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