Term
Admonish
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Verb
3 syllables
The librarian had to admonish the noisy children several times before they settled down |
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Definition
(v) to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty
Syn: Warn, call on the carpet
Ant: Praise, pat on the back
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Term
Breach
No Syllables
Noun, Verb
Our troops were unable to breach the enemy's line during the battle
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Definition
(n) an opening, gap, rupture, rift; a violation or infraction;(v) to create an opening, break through
Syn: (none)
Ant: (v) close, seal |
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Term
Brigand
1 syllable
Noun
Ancient caravans passing through desolate areas were sometimes atacked by brigands
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Definition
A bandit, robber, outlaw, highwayman
Syn: (none)
Ant: (none) |
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Term
Circumspect
3 syllables
Adjective
It is important for a diplomat to behave in a manner that is both discreet and circumspect |
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Definition
Careful, Cautious
Syn: wary, prudent, guarded
Ant: incautious, rash, rechless, heedless |
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Term
Commandeer
3 Syllables
Verb
Under certain circumstances the U.S. goverment has the right to commandeer private property |
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Definition
To seize for military or official use
Syn: take over, requisition, expropriate
Ant: (none) |
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Term
Cumbersome
3 Syllables
Adjective
The bus was filled to capacity with holiday shoppers carrying large and cumbersome packages |
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Definition
clumsy, hard to handle; slow-moving
Syn: unwieldy, ponderous
Ant: manageable, easy to handle |
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Term
Deadlock
2 Syllables
Noun, Verb
After fifteen innings, the score remained a frustrating 3-3 deadlock |
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Definition
(n) a standstill resulting from the opposition of two equal forces or factions;(v) to bring to a such standstill
Syn: (n) standoff, stalemate, impasse
Ant: (n) agreement, accord, breakthrough |
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