Lesson 9: Willingness & Unwillingness By: Amandla, Çemil & Diego
Acquiesce: verb. To agree or accept passively or without protest Word variations: Acquiescent: adjective Acquiescence: noun
Adamant: adjective. Stubbornly determined; not swayed by please, appeals, or reason
Balk: verb. A. To stubbornly or suddenly refuse to do something B. To stop short and refuse to go on
Camaraderie: noun. Comradeship; lighthearted good will and friendliness among companions
Cantankerous: adjective. Disagreeable; bad- tempered; likely to quarrel
Compliance: noun. The act of going along with a request, demand, or rule; obedience Word variations: Compliant: adjective Comply: verb
Presumptuous: adjective. Excessively bold or forward; going beyond what is proper or right Word variations: Presume: verb Presumption: noun
Propitiate: verb. To soothe bad feelings; to appease; to regain friendship or good will Word variation: Propitiatory: adjective
Tractable: adjective. Easily managed or controlled
Volition: noun. The power of choosing or deciding; free will