Unit 20 Flashcards

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Admonition (n)

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Gentle scolding

Syn: chiding

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MON

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To warn

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Premonition (n)

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A vision, a warning of something before it happens

Syn: foreboding, forewarning

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CONSIL

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Bring together, advice

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Counsel (v)

2. (N)

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  1. To advise, make a suggestion to

2. Advice

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Conciliatory (adj)

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Intended to lessen another’s anger
Syn: appeasing
Any: defiant, aggressive

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Reconcile (v)

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To bring back into agreement
Syn: harmonize
Ant: upset

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CAUT

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To be careful

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Precaution (n)

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An action taken against danger ahead of time

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Cautious (adj)

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Careful not to get into danger

Syn: prudent

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Cautionary (adj)

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Intended to serve as a warning

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SUAD

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Advise

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Dissuade (v)

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To convince one not to do something
Syn: discourage
Ant: persuade

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Persuasion (n)

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Habit or type

Syn: camp

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