Word: parley (noun, verb)

Associations

"Parley" means a discussion or meeting, especially between enemies or opposing sides, to talk about peace or to solve a problem.

• Example 1 (noun): The two armies held a parley to discuss a ceasefire. Here, "parley" means a formal meeting.
• Example 2 (verb): The pirates parleyed with the navy to negotiate terms. Here, "parley" means to have a discussion.
• Example 3 (noun): After the dispute, the leaders agreed to a parley to find a solution. A well-known synonym is "negotiation." The difference is that "parley" often implies talks between enemies or rivals, usually to stop fighting or conflict, while "negotiation" is more general and can be about any agreement.

Substitution

Instead of "parley," you can use:

• negotiation (more general, not always between enemies)
• discussion (more casual)
• conference (formal meeting) Using "negotiation" makes the meaning broader, while "parley" is more specific to conflict or disputes.

Deconstruction

The word "parley" comes from the French word "parler," which means "to speak" or "to talk."

• Prefix: none
• Root: "parler" (French for "to speak")
• Suffix: none It came into English in the 16th century, often used in the context of talks between enemies.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a situation where two groups with different opinions might need a parley?
• Have you ever been in a discussion where you had to find peace or agreement like a parley?
• How is a parley different from just a normal conversation or meeting?