Wednesday 1 October 2014

Word of the Day: Acquiescence

acquiescence
ˌakwɪˈɛsns/
noun
noun: acquiescence; plural noun: acquiescences
  1. the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
    "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"


  2. synonyms: permit, consent to, agree to, allow, assent to, give one's consent to,accept, concur with, give one's assent to, give one's blessing to, say yes to, give the nod to, give one's approval to;

  3. antonyms: forbid, refusal

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