English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook Vocabulary Reference and Practice 3rd Edition

Complete the word formation table below. Use a dictionary if necessary. Do not fill the 
shaded boxes.
verb
noun
adjective
deviate
discrepancy
flawed
inconsistent
err
multiple
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English Vocabulary in Use Advanced
Permission: getting the go-ahead
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Permitting and agreeing that something may happen: verbs
All these verbs are formal and many are typically found in newspapers.
verb
meaning
example
accede
accept, but often associated with initial 
unwillingness 
The factory owner 
acceded to the workers’ 
demands.
acquiesce
/ˌækwiˈes/
permit something to happen, but often 
associated with a degree of secrecy or 
conspiracy
The Foreign Minister 
acquiesced in the plan 
to restrict imports from certain countries.
assent
agree to something, often associated with 
plans, proposals, ideas, etc.
The shareholders 
assented to the takeover.
authorise
give official permission
Only 
authorised people are allowed entry.
condone
approve or allow something which most 
people consider to be wrong
The judge 
condoned the use of reasonable 
force by police officers.
countenance
consider giving assent or permission, 
often used in negative contexts
No government would ever 
countenance 
abolishing taxes altogether.
endorse
give official approval to something
The cabinet has 
endorsed a proposal to 
change the way universities are funded.