Lingo

Advice and Decision

31 Words

16m

admonish
1.
ad
mo
nish
Verb

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

The coach admonished the players to adhere to fair play and sportsmanship during the game.

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commend
2.
co
mmend
Verb

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

The doctor commended the new treatment to her patients for its effectiveness in managing chronic pain.

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contemplate
3.
con
temp
late
Verb

to look at something carefully and think about it for a long time

He sat in silence to contemplate the vast landscape before him.

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deliberate
4.
de
li
be
rate
Adjective

done on purpose

His deliberate choice of words conveyed a sense of seriousness.

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edify
5.
e
di
fy
Verb

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

The philosopher's writings aim to edify readers by provoking thoughtful reflection on life's complexities.

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enjoin
6.
en
join
Verb

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

The judge enjoined the defendant from contacting the plaintiff while the case was pending.

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expostulate
7.
ex
pos
tu
late
Verb

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

Yesterday, I expostulated with my colleague about their unprofessional behavior.

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heed
8.
heed
Verb

to be attentive to advice or a warning

It's important to heed the advice of experienced hikers when trekking in unfamiliar terrain.

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hustle
9.
hu
stle
Verb

to cause someone or something to move quickly

Realizing the urgency, he hustled his friends out of the building before the authorities arrived.

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remonstrate
10.
re
mons
trate
Verb

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

The employees gathered to remonstrate against the sudden changes in their work hours.

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opt
11.
opt
Verb

to choose something over something else

Given the tight schedule, she decided to opt for the quicker route to the airport.

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proffer
12.
pro
ffer
Verb

to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it

The job applicant nervously proffered their resume to the interviewer.

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procrastinate
13.
proc
ras
ti
nate
Verb

to postpone something that needs to be done

She procrastinated studying for her exam until the night before.

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waver
14.
wa
ver
Verb

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.

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resolve
15.
re
solve
Verb

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts.

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consultancy
16.
con
sul
tan
cy
Noun

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

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disincentive
17.
dis
in
cent
ive
Noun

something that makes one less encouraged to do something

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mentor
18.
men
tor
Noun

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills.

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19.
men
tee
Noun

someone who is advised or trained under the supervision of a mentor

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sermon
20.
ser
mon
Noun

a moral or religious speech, usually given during a church service

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steer
21.
steer
Verb

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads.

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veto
22.
ve
to
Verb

to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action

The president has the authority to veto a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.

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volition
23.
vo
li
tion
Noun

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.

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ambivalent
24.
am
bi
va
lent
Adjective

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

She felt ambivalent about the job offer because it required moving to a new city.

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fuzzy
25.
fu
zzy
Adjective

lacking clear definition or sharpness, appearing indistinct or blurry

His memory of the event was fuzzy, with only vague recollections remaining.

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incisive
26.
in
ci
sive
Adjective

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths.

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indeterminate
27.
in
de
ter
mi
nate
Adjective

not known, measured, or specified precisely

The future of the project remains indeterminate, as the team is still evaluating various factors.

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inexpedient
28.
in
ex
pe
dient
Adjective

impractical, inconvenient, and inadvisable

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irresolute
29.
ir
re
so
lute
Adjective

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Faced with multiple options, she felt irresolute and couldn't make a decision.

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unanimous
30.
u
na
ni
mous
Adjective

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

The committee was unanimous in approving the new budget.

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undisputed
31.
un
dis
pu
ted
Adjective

accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

The undisputed leader of the team led by example, inspiring everyone with their dedication.

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