Lesson 7: “Agreement and Support”

Abstain Part of speech: Verb Definition: To not do something by choice To not vote Example: Vegetarians abstain from eating meat.

Abstain

Acknowledge Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To admit the truth, existence, or reality of something To show you have received something Example: With a wave of his hands, the king acknowledged the cheering crowd.

Acknowledge

Advocate Part of Speech: Verb; Noun Definition: To recommend; to write or speak in favor of a cause A person who argues for a cause Example: The senator advocated for increased funding in schools.

Advocate

Coalition Part of Speech: Noun Definition: An alliance of people, parties or nations Example: A coalition of Liberals and Conservatives supported the prime minister’s employment program.

Coalition

Conform Part of speech: Noun Definition: To follow rules or customs Example: All students had to conform to the school dress code.

Conform

Invalid Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Not effective or legal Example: Eating before you take a medical test will invalidate the results.

Invalid

Justify Part of Speech: Verb; Adjective; Noun Definition: To demonstrate that something is right or fair; to defend with reasons Example: She admitted that her actions weren’t justifiable and apologized.

Justify

Sanction Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To permit or approve of an action To punish a nation or group that has broken accepted laws Example: The NBA sanctions basketball players, through fines, who get into fights.

Sanction

Underlie Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To provide a basis of support To lie under Example: The subsoil underlies the top soil.

Underlie

Uphold Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To maintain or support in the face of possible opposition Example: A U.S. president swears to uphold the Constitution.

Uphold

Lesson 7 Word List Acknowledge Underlie Uphold Abstain Invalid Advocate Sanction Coalition Conform Justify