admonition
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A gentle but serious warning or piece of advice about how to behave.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She remembered her grandmother's _____ to always double check the locks."
Answer: admonition
In your own words, what does "admonition" mean?
A gentle but serious warning or piece of advice about how to behave.
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