Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
Acquiesce
[ aw-kwee-es ]
A
Submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent; To assent tacitly.
Eg. “I’m disinclined to acquiesce to your request. Means no.” - Pirates of the Caribbean
2
Q
Refute
[ ri-ˈfyüt ]
A
To prove that (something) is not true.
Eg. He refutes the notion that he’s planning to retire soon.
3
Q
Disconcert
\ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt\
A
A: To throw into confusion.
A: To disturb the composure of.
Eg. We were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program.