consensus
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A general agreement GRE
Example in Context
After weeks of negotiation, the delegates reached a fragile consensus that satisfied no one entirely but gave everyone enough to claim progress.
Synonyms
agreementunityaccord
Etymology
A collective agreement where everyone feels in sync.
- consentire (Latin) — to feel together
Memory Aid
🤝Sounds like “con-sense-us”
When we ALL CON-SENSE that the pizza is delicious, we reach a delicious CONSENSUS!
Visual Association
👥A group of friends happily nodding together, all agreeing on what to eat.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “consensus” mean on the GRE?
consensus (noun) means “A general agreement”. After weeks of negotiation, the delegates reached a fragile consensus that satisfied no one entirely but gave everyone enough to claim progress.
How to remember “consensus” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “consensus” sounds like “con-sense-us”. When we ALL CON-SENSE that the pizza is delicious, we reach a delicious CONSENSUS!
What are synonyms for “consensus”?
Common synonyms: agreement, unity, accord.