Lingo

Discussion and Contradiction

28 Words

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1.
at variance
Adjective

not in agreement with

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bargain
2.
bar
gain
Verb

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture.

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bargain
3.
bar
gain
Verb

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture.

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bargaining chip
Noun

anything that gives an advantage to a person or group when trying to reach an agreement

His offer to reduce the price was a valuable bargaining chip in the deal.

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bargaining power
5.
bargaining power
Noun

the influence or power that a person or group has during discussions to reach an agreement that is to their advantage

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difference
6.
diffe
rence
Noun

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

Can you explain the difference between these two models of smartphones?

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different
7.
different
Adjective

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

He had a different perspective on the movie.

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discuss
8.
dis
cuss
Verb

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint.

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discussion
9.
dis
cu
ssion
Noun

an act or process of talking and sharing ideas in order to reach a decision or conclusion

The book club meeting ended with a lively discussion about the novel.

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10.
[drive|strike] a hard bargain
Phrase

to be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself

The company's prowess in driving a hard bargain has placed severe pressure on suppliers.

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go against
11.
go against
Verb

to oppose or resist someone or something

Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.

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hammer out
12.
hammer out
Verb

to come to an agreement or reach a decision after much time and effort

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13.
in
con
sis
tent
ly
Adverb

in a way that does not stay the same or follow a clear pattern

The employee completed tasks inconsistently, often producing varying results.

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inconsistent
14.
in
con
sis
tent
Adjective

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Her performance was inconsistent; she would excel one day and struggle the next.

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15.
hash out
Verb

to thoroughly discuss something in order for an agreement to be reached or a decision to be made

We need to hash out our differences and come to an agreement.

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hold out
16.
hold out
Verb

to extend one's hand or an object toward someone, often to give or offer something to them

She held out her hand, offering a warm handshake to greet the visitor.

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17.
horse trading
Noun

the swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining)

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negotiable
18.
ne
go
tia
ble
Adjective

transferable to others in exchange for something

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negotiate
19.
ne
go
tiate
Verb

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries.

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negotiation
20.
ne
go
tia
tion
Noun

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

The negotiation between the two countries resulted in a historic peace treaty.

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21.
out of keeping with
Phrase

not in agreement with something

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22.
out of kilter
Phrase

not in agreement with

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23.
out of whack
Phrase

used to describe a person who is feeling mentally disturbed or unbalanced

Ever since the breakup, Sarah has seemed a little out of whack - crying one moment and laughing the next.

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parley
24.
par
ley
Verb

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

The opposing military generals agreed to parley in hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement.

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25.
red line
Noun

a line that is colored red and that bisects an ice hockey rink

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dialogue
26.
dia
logue
Verb

to engage in a conversation or discussion between two or more people

The leaders agreed to dialogue in order to ease tensions between their countries.

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27.
negotiating table
Noun

a formal discussion in which people try to come to an agreement

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talk over
28.
talk over
Verb

to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision

Let's talk the new project over before making any decisions.

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