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Vocabulary 9b

Vocabulary 9b. judicious – warrant . judicious. adjective having or exercising sound judgment synonyms: wise, sensible Be judicious ! Keep up with your reading for English class. leeway. noun extra time, space or materials with which to operate synonyms: room, latitude

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Vocabulary 9b

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  1. Vocabulary9b judicious – warrant

  2. judicious adjective having or exercising sound judgment synonyms:wise, sensible Be judicious! Keep up with your reading for English class.

  3. leeway noun extra time, space or materials with which to operate synonyms:room, latitude Artists need lots of leeway if they are going to create great works of art.

  4. oversight noun error or omission due to carelessness synonyms:lapse, blunder Jonathan made a small oversight when he was getting dressed this morning.

  5. punitive adjective inflicting, involving or aiming at punishment synonyms:disciplinary, castigating Getting suspended is just one of the punitive measures some schools use.

  6. recount verb relate in detail synonyms:narrate, describe Tory never got tired of recounting how he dove into the ocean to escape a dog.

  7. remote adjective small in degree synonyms:negligible, slight, slender, faint Your chances of outrunning a half-ton bear are surprisingly remote.

  8. repercussion noun reaction to an act, action, or event synonyms:aftereffect, consequence If you drop out of school, be ready to face the repercussions for your actions.

  9. reprisal noun act of retaliation against, a foe for injuries received synonyms:retribution, revenge People who testify against the Mafia often suffer some kind of reprisal.

  10. taunt verb challenge or reproach someone in an insulting manner synonyms:retribution, revenge It’s easy to taunt someone when you are hiding in a huge castle.

  11. warrant verb be sufficient grounds for synonyms:justify, deserve If you go too far when taunting a player, your behavior may warrant a butt-kicking.

  12. Don’t get confused! • marshal • verb • to gather together for use • The US marshaled its best scientific minds to beat the Russians to the moon. • martial • adjective • having to do with the battle or the • military • Eddie studied martial arts, but not very hard.

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