Lingo

Advice and Counsel

25 Words

13m

opinion
1.
o
pin
ion
Noun

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

Despite popular opinion, I really enjoyed the movie.

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oracle
2.
o
ra
cle
Noun

a place regarded as a source of wise counsel or prophetic predictions, often associated with the ability to communicate with the divine

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ought to
3.
ought to
Verb

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

He ought to arrive soon; he said he would be here by noon.

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pointer
4.
poin
ter
Noun

a large and strong gundog that is slender in build with a strong sense of smell

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preach
5.
preach
Verb

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

Every Sunday, the pastor preaches sermons to the congregation, sharing biblical wisdom.

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preachy
6.
prea
chy
Adjective

tending to persuade people by offering moral advice

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proffer
7.
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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recommend
8.
re
co
mmend
Verb

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history.

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recommendation
9.
re
co
mmen
da
tion
Noun

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

The doctor made a recommendation to increase her daily exercise.

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rule
10.
rule
Noun

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

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see
11.
see
Verb

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Did you see that shooting star just now?

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sermon
12.
ser
mon
Noun

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

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sermonize
13.
ser
mo
nize
Verb

to deliver a religious speech, often with the intention of imparting moral or spiritual guidance

The minister sermonized on the virtues of compassion and kindness during the Sunday service.

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shall
14.
shall
Verb

used to ask advice, questions, or making suggestions using the pronoun I or we

Shall we go to the movies tonight?

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shall
15.
shall
Verb

used to ask advice, questions, or making suggestions using the pronoun I or we

Shall we go to the movies tonight?

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steer
16.
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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the blind leading the blind
Phrase

used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all

It's like the blind leading the blind in that department.Nobody knows what they're doing.

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tip
18.
tip
Noun

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room.

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turn to
19.
turn to
Verb

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.

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urge
20.
urge
Verb

to persistently try to motivate or support someone, particularly to pursue their goals

The teacher urged her students to explore their passions and pursue their interests with determination.

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want
21.
want
Verb

to wish to do or have something

He wants to go to the beach.

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warn
22.
warn
Verb

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

The weather forecast warned residents of an approaching storm.

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23.
warn off
Verb

‌to try to talk someone out of something or to advise against it

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worth
24.
worth
Adjective

equal to a specified amount of money, etc.

The necklace is worth $500.

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will
25.
will
Verb

used for forming future tenses

I will finish my homework before dinner.

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