Accord
mediumPositive toneuh-KORD
noun
Definition
An official agreement or treaty; harmony or accordance
Memory hook
AC-CORD: hearts (cor) coming together (ad) - when hearts align, there's agreement.
Word roots
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Examples
“The nations signed a peace accord after years of war.”
“Their views were in accord on most issues.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The nations signed a peace ______ after years of war.”
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accord
Categories
GRE Tip
Accord is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "agreement" or "harmony" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "discord".
Related GRE Words
consensus
General agreement among a group
harmony
The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
assent
To express approval or agreement
concur
To be of the same opinion; agree
reconcile
To restore friendly relations; to make compatible
symmetry
The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other; correct or pleasing proportion
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