Accept
easyNeutral toneak-SEPT
verb
Definition
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
Memory hook
AC-CEPT: to take something offered to you (confusable with 'except' which means to exclude).
Word roots
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Examples
“The committee voted to accept the new proposal.”
“She found it difficult to accept criticism of her work.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The committee voted to ______ the new proposal.”
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accept
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GRE Tip
Accept is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "receive" or "embrace" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "reject".
Related GRE Words
assent
To express approval or agreement
concur
To be of the same opinion; agree
capitulate
To surrender or give in, often after resisting
glance
To take a brief or hurried look
harmony
The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
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