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English Vocab #9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Affiliate | – V. – to associate as a member; to connect or associate oneself |
| Agenda | – N. – a list of items to address during a meeting |
| Canvass | – V. – to conduct a public opinion poll; to ask for support |
| Cohort | – N. – a group united by a common activity |
| Collective | – N. – a group or cooperative organization |
| Conclave | – N. – a meeting conducted in private |
| Consensus | – N. – an agreement of opinion or belief |
| Convene | – V. – to assemble as an official group or meeting |
| Coterie | – N. – a small, often exclusive, circle of people united by common interests |
| Dais | – N. – a platform in a meeting room for speakers or guests |
| Delegation | – N. – one or more persons appointed to represent others |
| Faction | – N. – a dissenting group of people within a larger group |
| Laity | – N. – the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| Lectern | – N. – a supporting stand for books or notes for a speaker |
| Liaison | – N. – a means of communication |
| Officiate | – V. – to perform official duties, as in a ceremony; to lead a group |
| Quorum | – N. – the minimum number of persons needed to officially conduct a group’s business |
| Roster | – N. – a list of names |
| Tribute | – N. – an acknowledgement of respect |
| Valedictory | – N. – a farewell speech or address |