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Acquiesce

[ aw-kwee-es ]

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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

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Refute

[ ri-ˈfyüt ]

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To prove that (something) is not true.

Eg. He refutes the notion that he’s planning to retire soon.

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Disconcert

\ˌdis-kən-ˈsərt\

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A: To throw into confusion.
A: To disturb the composure of.

Eg. We were disconcerted by the unexpected changes to the program.

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