Lesson 71

Question 1

Acquiesce

Answer 1

Permit something to happen, but often associated with a degree of secrecy or conspiracy

Question 2

Assent

Answer 2

Agree to something, often associated with plans, proposals, ideas, etc

Question 3

Authorize

Answer 3

Give official permission

Question 4

Condone

Answer 4

Approve or allow something which most people consider to be wrong

Question 5

Countenance

Answer 5

Consider giving assent or permission, often used in negative contexts

Question 6

Endorse

Answer 6

Give official approval to something

Question 7

Give carte blanche

Answer 7

Complete freedom to do whatever they think necessary (think)

Question 8

Give the go-ahead for / give the green light

Answer 8

Give permission for the building to start (informal)

Question 9

Bar

Answer 9

Officially exclude, forbid someone access to something

Question 10

Clamp down

Answer 10

Use one’s full power to prevent or limit something

Question 11

Outlaw

Answer 11

Make something illegal

Question 12

Veto

Answer 12

Use one’s official power to forbid

Question 13

Accede

Answer 13

Accept, but often associated with initial unwillingness