Assent
mediumuh-SENT
verb
Definition
To express approval or agreement
Examples
“All members assented to the proposed changes.”
“She nodded her head in assent.”
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GRE Tip
Assent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "agree" or "consent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "dissent".
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