Unit Twenty Flashcards

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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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Admonition

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N. Gentle scolding.

Syn: chiding

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Counsel

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(1) v. To advise; make a suggestion to. (2) n. Advice.

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Conciliatory

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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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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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Dissuade

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V. To convince one not to 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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Mon

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Latin: to warn.

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Consil

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Latin: bring together; advice.

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Caut

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Latin: to be careful.

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Suad

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Latin: advise.

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