Unit 20 Flashcards

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Admonition

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N. gentle scolding

Syn: chiding

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MON

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“To warn”

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Premonition

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N. 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

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(1) v. To advise; make a suggestion to

(2) n. advice

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Counciliatory

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Adj. intended to lessen another’s anger
Syn: appeasing
Ant: defiant, aggressive

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Reconcile

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V. 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

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N. an action taken against danger ahead of time

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Cautious

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Adj. careful not to get into danger

Syn: prudent

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Cautionary

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Adj. intended to serve as a warning

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SUAD

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“Advise”

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Dissuade

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V. To convince someone to not do something
Syn: discourage
Ant: persuade

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Persuasion

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N. habit or type

Syn: camp

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