HAVE A STAKE IN .. : IF YOU HAVE A STAKE IN SOMETHING, YOU WILL BENEFIT IF IT IS SUCCESSFUL.

TO HAVE A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTEREST IN SOMETHING .EX: 1. I HAVE A STAKE IN THAT COMPANY. I WANT IT TO MAKE A PROFIT.

2. I DON'T HAVE A STAKE IN IT, SO I DON'T CARE.

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Relent ( v ): to change your attitude and become less strict or cruel towards someone [= give in].If someone or something is relentless (adj.), they never give up or stop. The heat this summer was absolutely relentless!

Ex. :At last her father relented and came to visit her.

NULLIFY (V); NULL (ADJ.)NULLIFICATION (N)

To cause something to have no value or effect.

Example: After unintentionally eating a poisonous mushroom,

she tried to nullify the effect of the poison by vomiting.

One can also NULLIFY a contract.

Part of speech : verb

Definition : support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm 

Corroborate

Synonyms : underpin, bear out, support

Coalition (n.)

It is a cooperation between a group of people, factions, and countries for a common purpose.

\ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən\

MOUNTV.1. TO GO UP; CLIMB; ASCEND: TO MOUNT STAIRS.

2. TO GET UP ON (A PLATFORM, A HORSE, ETC.).

3. TO SET OR PLACE AT AN ELEVATION: TO MOUNT A HOUSE ON STILTS.

4. to furnish with a horse or other animal for riding. 5. to set or place (a person) on horseback.

Autonomy(n) : the ability or opportunity to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone

Attribute (v) and (n)Something used as a symbol of a particular person or status.

To consider as a quality or characteristic of a person,thing,group,etc.

He has physical attributes A scepter is one of the attributes of the Queen.

Resort to (V): turn to and adopt so as to resolve a difficult situation:EX: The duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed

Resort (N): a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation.

CURTAIL (V): To reduce or make something less

John has been curtailing his family expenses since he lost his job!

The Doctor gave me a drug to curtail the pain in my arm…

I’m feeling better now!

While you’re using an antivirus, you're…

*http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/politicalcartoons/ig/Political-Cartoons/Curtailing-Spending.htm

http://www.labmonkeys.net/blog/curtailing-the-lost-document-epidemic/

Intervene

(V)

to come in or between by way of hindrance or modification

Ex: intervene to stop a fight .

Prevailing (adj.)Definition - > Most frequent or common

The tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate.

Mandatory (adj):Obligatory; something you have to do

seververb /ˈsevər/ severed, past participle; severed, past tense; severing, present participle; severs, 3rd person singular present

1- Divide by cutting or slicing, esp. suddenly and forcibly - the head was severed from the body - severed limbs

2- Put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off - he severed his relations with Lawrence

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succumb

To lose your ability to fight against someone or something , and to

allow them to control or persuade you