Basic Details
Word: Acquiesce
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To agree to something, often reluctantly and without protest.
Synonyms: To comply, to consent, to agree
Antonyms: To resist, to oppose, to disagree
Idioms and Phrases
- Acquiesce in silence: To agree to something without saying your thoughts or feelings. Example: "Even though she was not completely happy, she chose to acquiesce in silence and let others decide."
- Acquiesce to the demand: To reluctantly agree to someone's request or requirement. Example: "He had to acquiesce to the demand of his parents that he study law."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long discussion, she decided to acquiesce to her friend's suggestion about where to eat.
Example 2: The children were initially opposed to going to bed early but eventually acquiesced when their parents insisted.
Example 3: Even though he didn't agree with the rules, he chose to acquiesce rather than cause trouble.
Fun Fact
The word "acquiesce" originates from the Latin word "acquiescere," meaning "to rest or to be quiet." It combines "ad" (to) and "quiescere" (to rest), which reflects the idea of coming to a peaceful agreement.
Famous Quote
"In matters of principles, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current." - Thomas Jefferson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "acquiesce" mean?
a) To argue strongly
b) To agree reluctantly
c) To refuse
d) To celebrate
Answer: b) To agree reluctantly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "acquiesce"?
a) Disagree
b) Comply
c) Resist
d) Ignore
Answer: b) Comply
3. Which of these is an antonym of "acquiesce"?
a) To yield
b) To oppose
c) To accept
d) To follow
Answer: b) To oppose
4. Which sentence uses "acquiesce" correctly?
a) She decided to acquiesce to the fun day at the park.
b) He always acquiesces his homework every evening.
c) They acquiesced to the new rules after some discussion.
d) The dog would acquiesce to chase the ball happily.
Answer: c) They acquiesced to the new rules after some discussion.
5. Which idiom means the same as "acquiesce"?
a) Acquiesce in silence
b) Barking up the wrong tree
c) On thin ice
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: a) Acquiesce in silence
