admonish
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/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
ad · mon · ish
əd · ˈmɒn · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. warn; scold; advise
Significado en Español
amonestar, reprender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cảnh báo, quở trách
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad-(go) + mon(warn) + ish→ warn, admonish
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In a gentle yet firm tone, the teacher chose to admonish the student for speaking out of turn during the lesson. Which word is a synonym for “admonish”?
A
praise
B
approve
C
advise
D
scold
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D — scold.
“admonish” means v. warn; scold; advise
Common questions about “admonish”
What does “admonish” mean?
admonish — v. warn; scold; advise. In Chinese: 告诫；训斥.
How do you pronounce “admonish”?
admonish is pronounced /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ad · mon · ish.
Is “admonish” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. admonish appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “admonish”?
ad-(go) + mon(warn) + ish→ warn, admonish
