Term
Admonish Verb
3 syllables
The librarian had to admonish the noisy students several times before they settled down. |
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Definition
The caution or advice against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty.
Synonyms: Antonyms:
warn, praise,
call on the carpet pat on the back
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Term
Breach Noun and Verb
1 syllable
(N) Because of a serious breach of the rules, to players were ejectfrom the game.
(V) Our troops were unable to breach the enemy's lines 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.
Synonyms: Antonyms: (v.) none (v.) close,
seal |
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Term
Brigand Noun
2 Syllables
Acient caravans passin through desolate areas were sometimes attacked by brigand. |
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Definition
a bandit, robber, outlaw, highwayman.
Synonyms: Antonyms:
none none |
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Term
circumspect Adjective
3 syllables
it is important for a diplomat to behave in a manner that is both discreet and circumspect. |
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Definition
careful, cautious
Synonyms: Antonyms:
wary, incautious,
prudent, rash,
guarded reckless,
heedless
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Term
Commandeer Verb
3 syllables
Under certain circumstances the U.S. government has the right to comandeer private property. |
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Definition
to seize for material or official use
Synonyms: Antonyms:
takeover,
requistion,
expropriate |
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