Set 31 · Study 1 / 5
Exitresistance to an authority, often using violence
As a sign of rebellion, employees refused to speak with their boss until the company agreed to sit down and address their complaints
Set 31 of Advanced covers 5 words: rebellion, quarrel , volition, facilitator, fluctuation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
resistance to an authority, often using violence
As a sign of rebellion, employees refused to speak with their boss until the company agreed to sit down and address their complaints
an argument
The study suggested that couples who embraced after a quarrel were more likely to stay together than those who walked away angry.
the power or ability to decide and take action by oneself
It is not clear whether the former employee resigned of his own volition or whether the employment was terminated by the company.
someone that makes a process easier, particularly by guiding a group discussion
The neighbors sat down with the mediator, who acted as a facilitator in the meeting about their disputes with the property owner.
irregular changes in amount, value or number
There have been great fluctuations in the stock market recently, making it difficult for economists to anticipate whether the interest rate will rise or fall in the near future.