Unit 20 Vocabulary Flashcards
Admonition
N. Gentle scolding.
Synonym: Chiding
MON
“to warn”
Premonition
N. A vision; a warning of something before it happens.
Synonym: Foreboding, forewarning.
CONSIL
“bring together”/”advice”
Counsel
1) V. To advise; make a suggestion to.
Synonym: Encourage
Antonym: Discourage
2) N. Advice.
Conciliatory
Adj. Intended to lessen another’s anger.
Reconcile
V. To bring back into agreement.
Synonym: Harmonize
Antonym: Upset
CAUT
“to be careful”
Precaution
N. An action taken against danger ahead of time.
Cautious
Adj. Careful not to get into danger.
Synonym: Prudent
Cautionary
Adj. Intended to serve as a warning.
SUAD
“advise”
Dissuade
V. To convince one not to do something.
Synonym: Discourage
Antonym: Persuade
Persuasion
N. Habit or type.
Synonym: Camp