Capitulate
hardkuh-PICH-uh-layt
verb
Definition
To surrender or give in, often after resisting
Examples
“After months of siege, the city was forced to capitulate.”
“She refused to capitulate to their unreasonable demands.”
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GRE Tip
Capitulate is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "surrender" or "yield" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "resist".
Related GRE Words
assent
To express approval or agreement
accept
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
pugnacious
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
tender
(verb) To offer formally; to present for acceptance
antagonize
To cause someone to become hostile or angry
appease
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
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