Unit 20 Vocabulary Flashcards
Admonition
n. Gentle scolding
syn: chiding
Mon
“to warn”
Premonition
n. A vision; a warning of something before it happens
syn: foreboding, forewarning
Consul (root)
“Bring together, advice”
Counsel
(1) v. To advise; make a suggestion to (2) n. Advice
syn: encourage ant: discourage
Conciliatory
adj. Intended to lessen another’s anger
syn: appeasing ant: defiant, aggressive
Reconcile
v. To bring back into agreement
syn: harmonize ant: upset
Caut (root)
“To be careful”
Precaution
n. An action taken against danger ahead of time
Cautious
adj. Careful not to get into danger
Syn. Prudent
Cautionary
adj. Intended to serve as a warning
Suad (root)
“Advise”
Dissuade
v. To convince one not to do something
syn: discourage ant: persuade
Persuasion
n. Habit or type
Syn: camp