Compromise
Meaning: An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wanted.
Example
- They reached a compromise after a long discussion.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “compromise”?
Answer: B) An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wanted.
“Compromise” means: An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wanted.
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