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Mutual Understanding and Consent

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handshake
1.
hand
shake
Noun

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

They sealed the deal with a firm handshake.

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harmonious
2.
har
mo
nious
Adjective

having a combination of elements that are in agreement and balance with each other

The garden was designed to have a harmonious blend of colors and scents.

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har
mo
nious
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is helpful, peaceful, friendly, and without disagreement

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harmony
4.
har
mo
ny
Noun

a state of compatibility or coordinated action among people, ideas, or groups

The team works in harmony to achieve their goals.

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hear, hear!
Interjection

used to show one's complete agreement with something, particularly in a speech

Hear, hear!We certainly need to prioritize environmental conservation efforts.

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honor
6.
ho
nor
Verb

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions.

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honor system
Noun

an agreement that is completely based on the honesty of the parties involved

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humor
8.
hu
mor
Noun

the ability to understand, enjoy, or communicate what is funny or amusing

His sense of humor always lightens the mood in the office.

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in accord with
Phrase

in agreement with

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incline
10.
inc
line
Verb

to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

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in
con
tes
ta
ble
Adjective

true and therefore impossible to be denied or disagreed with

The evidence provided was incontestable and proved the defendant's guilt.

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in
con
tes
tab
ly
Adverb

‌in a manner that leaves no room for disagreement or denial

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incontrovertible
13.
incontrovertible
Adjective

true in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

The incontrovertible evidence left no doubt about the defendant’s guilt.

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in
cont
ro
ver
tib
ly
Adverb

in a manner that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

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indisputable
15.
in
dis
pu
ta
ble
Adjective

fully established or proven beyond any doubt

The video evidence presented in court was indisputable, clearly showing the defendant committing the crime.

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in
dis
pu
tab
ly
Adverb

in a way that makes any disagreement or denial impossible or unlikely

The historical artifact was indisputably authentic, verified by experts.

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in favor
Preposition

used to show support for or agreement with someone or something

The majority of the board members were in favor of the proposed budget increase.

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in tune
18.
in tune
Phrase

singing or playing with correct intonation or pitch

The guitarist spent extra time tuning his instrument to ensure it was in tune before the performance.

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(it|that) is a deal
content.sentence

said to let someone know that one agrees with something, particularly with someone's terms

I say that's a deal!

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[lend] {one's} name to {sth}
Phrase

to publicly support something

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like
21.
like
Verb

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

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make up
22.
make up
Verb

to create a false or fictional story or information

The gossip columnist made rumors up about the celebrities.

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[make] peace
Phrase

to stop fighting with someone and become friendly with them

The two neighboring countries decided to make peace after years of conflict.

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maybe
24.
may
be
Adverb

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

She may go to the beach if the weather improves, maybe even bring a picnic.

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[meet] {sb} halfway
Phrase

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

The buyers wanted to bring the price down from $15,000 to $10,000, so I offered to meet them halfway at $12,500.

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mend
26.
mend
Verb

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

The tailor will mend the torn seam of the dress to make it wearable again.

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[mend] {one's} fences
Phrase

to repair or restore one's relationships, especially after a period of tension or conflict

After their argument, Jack realized he needed to mend his fences with his sister.He reached out to apologize and repair their relationship.

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middle ground
Noun

a specific set of opinions, ideas, etc. on which conflicting parties agree; a position that is intermediate

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modus vivendi
Noun

a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes

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nod
30.
nod
Verb

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

He nodded to greet his neighbor as he walked by.

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no kidding
Interjection

used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement

No kidding, the concert is tonight, and I forgot to buy tickets.

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noncontroversial
32.
non
cont
ro
ver
sial
Adjective

not causing or unlikely to cause disagreement

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nor
33.
nor
Adverb

used to add another negative statement related to the previous one

He doesn't speak French, nor does he understand it.

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of course
34.
of course
Interjection

used to give permission or express agreement

Of course, I agree with your suggestion; it's a great idea.

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OK
35.
OK
Interjection

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ok, I'll finish my homework before watching TV.

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oneness
36.
oneness
Noun

the state of feeling a unity with someone or something

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on {one's} side
Phrase

agreeing with someone or supporting them in an argument, plan, etc.

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on the same page
38.
on the same page
Phrase

in complete agreement with someone

The coach gathered the team before the game to ensure they were on the same page regarding the game plan and tactics.

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out of tune
Phrase

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

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