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Lesson 9
Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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affiliate | to associate as a member; to connect or associate oneself. |
agenda | a list of items to address during a meeting. |
canvass | `to conduct a public opinion poll; to ask for support |
cohort | a group united by a common activity. |
collective | a group or cooperative organizations. |
conclave | a meeting conducted in private. |
consensus | an agreement of opinion or beleif |
convene | to assemble as an official group or meeting. |
coterie | a small, often exclusive, circle of people unified by common interests. |
dais | a platform in a meeting room for speakers or guests |
delegation | one or more persons appointed to represent others. |
faction | a dissenting group of people within a larger group. |
laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy. |
lectern | a supporting stand for books or notes for a speaker. |
liaison | a means of communication between groups |
officiate | to perform official duties,as in a ceremony; to lead a group's bussiness. |
roster | a list of names |
tribute | an acknowledgment of respect |
valedictory | a farewell speech or address. |