Unit 20 Flashcards

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Admonition

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Gentle scolding.

Syn: chiding

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MON

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Latin “to warn”

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Premonition

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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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Latin “bring together”

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Counsel

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To advise.
Syn: encourage
Ant: discourage

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Conciliatory

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Intended to lessen a persons anger.

Syn: appeasing

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Reconcile

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To bring back into agreement.
Syn: harmonize
Ant: upset

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CAUT

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Latin “to be careful”

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Precaution

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An action taken against danger ahead of time.

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Cautious

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Careful not to get in danger.

Syn: prudent

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Cautionary

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Intended to serve as a warning.

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SAUD

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Latin “advise”

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Dissuade

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

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Persuasion

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Habit or type.

Syn: camp

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