Unit Twenty Flashcards
Premonition
N. A vision; a warning of something before it happens.
Syn: foreboding, forewarning
Admonition
N. Gentle scolding.
Syn: chiding
Counsel
(1) v. To advise; make a suggestion to. (2) n. Advice.
Conciliatory
Adj. Intended to lessen another’s anger.
Syn: appeasing
Ant: defiant; aggressive
Reconcile
V. To bring back into agreement.
Syn: harmonize
Ant: upset
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.
Dissuade
V. To convince one not to do something.
Syn: discourage
Ant: persuade
Persuasion
N. Habit or type.
Syn: camp
Mon
Latin: to warn.
Consil
Latin: bring together; advice.
Caut
Latin: to be careful.
Suad
Latin: advise.