Al Gore Concession Speech — Vocabulary
Al Gore
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democracya system of government in which citizens have power with equal votes The United States has a representative democracy.more Show sample from book Yet it came, and now it has ended, resolved, as it must be resolved, through the honored institutions of our democracy.†2 more
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disputedisagreement The area has long been a source of dispute between India and Pakistan.more Show sample from book Other disputes have dragged on for weeks before reaching resolution. dispute → disputes:disagreements Show general definition for dispute (as in: their border dispute) disagreement, argument, or conflict
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disposedispose → disposed:placed Troops were disposed strategically along the northern border.more Show sample from book I personally will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us to unite behind our next president. dispose → disposal:command Show general definition for dispose (as in: disposed the troops along...) the arrangement, positioning, or use of things Show editor's word notes This sense of dispose can be used in the form disposal to indicate that a person can use something as they wish -- as in:<ul><li>I am at your disposal.</li><li>She has many assets at her disposal.</li></ul>
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belatedafter the usual time She sent a belated birthday card after realizing she had missed the actual day.more Show sample from book But in one of God's unforeseen paths, this belatedly broken impasse can point us all to a new common ground, for its very closeness can serve to remind us that we are one people with a shared history and a shared destiny.† belated → belatedly:after the expected or usual time Show general definition after the expected or usual time
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resolutionsolution or outcome We anticipate a peaceful resolution to the dispute.more Show sample from book Other disputes have dragged on for weeks before reaching resolution. Show general definition for resolution (as in: resolution of the dispute) a solution or outcome
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rancorfeelings of deep and bitter anger or hatred She made the suggestion to reduce the partisan rancor.†more Show sample from book Well, in that same spirit, I say to President-elect Bush that what remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside, and may God bless his stewardship of this country.† deep and bitter anger or hatred Show general definition deep and bitter anger or hatred -- especially when long-standing
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vanquishvanquish → vanquished:completely defeated The team vanquished all competition.more Show sample from book And each time, both the victor and the vanquished have accepted the result peacefully and in the spirit of reconciliation.† Show general definition to defeat completely
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ratifyratify → ratifies:approves The President already signed the treaty, but it won't take effect unless the Senate ratifies it.more Show sample from book I accept the finality of this outcome which will be ratified next Monday in the Electoral College.† ratify → ratified:approved Show general definition to approve -- typically the formal approval of an agreement by an organization
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yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Almost a century and a half ago, Senator Stephen Douglas told Abraham Lincoln, who had just defeated him for the presidency, "Partisan feeling must yield to patriotism."more Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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principlebelief I accept as a basic principle that all people are precious and should be treated with equal dignity.more Show sample from book That's the ruling principle of American freedom, the source of our democratic liberties.† basic rule or belief Show general definition a basic rule or belief The exact meaning of principle can depend upon its context. For example: "our guiding principles" -- basic moral beliefs that guide decisions and behavior "electromagnetic principles" -- rules describing how the world works "She lacks principles." -- lacks moral guidelines "We agree in principle." -- about important basic beliefs