Reconcile
mediumPositive toneREK-un-syl
verb
Definition
To restore friendly relations; to make compatible
Memory hook
RE-COUNCIL: Bring people back to the COUNCIL table -- restore harmony between opponents.
Word roots
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Examples
“The two friends reconciled after their long disagreement.”
“It's difficult to reconcile these conflicting theories.”
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“The two friends ______ after their long disagreement.”
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reconciled
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GRE Tip
Reconcile is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "harmonize" or "resolve" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "estrange".
Related GRE Words
concur
To be of the same opinion; agree
accord
An official agreement or treaty; harmony or accordance
appease
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
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