Vocabulary Study - Words and Definitions
This study guide provides definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and sentences for the words "admonish," "breach," "brigand," and "circumspect." Learn the meanings of these words and enhance your vocabulary skills for homework or personal development.
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DIRECTIONS In Section 4 of your notebook copy down the In Section 4 of your notebook copy down the word, part of speech, and definition word, part of speech, and definition For homework For homework 1. 2 synonyms 1. 2 synonyms 2. 2 antonyms 2. 2 antonyms 3. 2 sentences 3. 2 sentences
1. ADMONISH I hope my teacher does not admonish me for being late. Cops can admonish anyone who goes over the speed limit. Sally is going to admonish the restaurant for poor customer service.
1. ADMONISH (v). to caution or advise (v). to caution or advise against something; to against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a scold mildly; to remind of a duty. duty.
2. BREACH There had been a serious breach in their security. Our troops were unable to breach the enemy's lines during the battle. The water pouring through the breach in the dam threatened to flood the entire valley.
2. BREACH (n.) an opening, gap; a (n.) an opening, gap; a violation or infraction; violation or infraction; (v). to create an opening, (v). to create an opening, break through. break through.
3. BRIGAND He was captured by brigands and returned to slavery. Many were attacked by brigands of all sorts. Someone was murdered by brigands.
3. BRIGAND (n.) a bandit (n.) a bandit
4. CIRCUMSPECT In this day and age, you need to be circumspect about giving out too much personal information on the internet. Jack found himself circumspect of dating a woman he hardly knew. In the future, we must be circumspect of those who offer us riches for nothing in return.
4. CIRCUMSPECT (adj.) careful, cautious. (adj.) careful, cautious.
5. COMMANDEER The major gave the order to commandeer the vehicle. A military man has the right to commandeer any material he needs to further his aim during a conflict. The military also commandeered five acres of land.
5. COMMANDEER (v.) to seize for military or (v.) to seize for military or official use. official use.
6. CUMBERSOME The cumbersome girl fell at least ten times today. A little boy was having trouble with the cumbersome books. I hate when cumbersome people walk in front of me in a crowded store.
6. CUMBERSOME (adj.) clumsy, hard to (adj.) clumsy, hard to handle. handle.
7. DEADLOCK The traffic on the freeway has become a complete deadlock. It is time to stop negotiating when you have reached deadlock. Our checkers game reached a deadlock.
7. DEADLOCK (n.) a complete standstill. (n.) a complete standstill.
8. DEBRIS There was also a vast amount of floating debris. The only damage sustained was caused by flying debris. In other places, landslide debris was strewn across the road, blocking the way.
8. DEBRIS (n.) scattered fragments. (n.) scattered fragments.
9. DIFFUSE Our mom told us to diffuse the situation. The boss diffused fear in his company when there was a rumor of layoffs. The fan diffused the smell of cookies in the house.
9. DIFFUSE (v.) to spread or scatter (v.) to spread or scatter freely or widely. freely or widely.
10. DILEMMA This poses a dilemma for me. Uniforms caused a major dilemma throughout the school. The dilemma throughout the company needed to be diffused.
10. DILEMMA (n.) a difficult or perplexing (n.) a difficult or perplexing situation or problem. situation or problem.
