Vocabulary words

Synonym

different words with almost identical or similar meanings

Antonym

A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word

Retraction-

Definition- The withdrawal of a statement, charge, etc.

Examples- His charges were false, and he was forced to make a retraction.The newspaper printed a retraction of the incorrect information.

Antonym-Confirmation

Synonym-Cancelationrecall

Synonym-Withdrawalreversal

Antonym- Corroborationverification

Concession-

Definition- to agree to, usually grudgingly; to concede; to acknowledge defeat

Examples- McCain gave his concession speech after Obama won the election.The employees made some concessions in order to receive a raise.

Antonym-deny

Synonym-Compromiseadjust

Synonym-Permitaccept

Antonym- refuse

Dissention-

Definition- disagreement; partisan quarreling; to dissent

Examples- Religious dissention caused the British colonies to split from the mainland. The controversy sparked dissention among the workers.

Antonym-agreement

Synonym-argument

Synonym-debate

Antonym- harmony

Jurisdiction-

Definition- area of authority; the power to act; the limits within which one may act

Examples- It is outside the jurisdiction of this court to settle this matter.

You fall under my jurisdiction when you are in this class.

Antonym-weakness

Synonym-Commandassignment

Synonym-Controldomain

Antonym- Out-of-bounds