Advice and Decision: English Vocabulary List

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

"I commend you for your hard work."

"I would like to commend all of the volunteers who worked tirelessly to help the victims of the devastating flood recover and rebuild their homes."

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

"The jury will deliberate before reaching a verdict."

"The jury will deliberate for as long as necessary before reaching a verdict in this complex case."

to make someone develop intellectually or morally

"Good literature can edify the reader."

"Reading classic literature can edify the mind and expose readers to profound ideas about the human condition."

to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them

"The judge enjoined the company from polluting."

"The court issued an order to enjoin the company from continuing to use the stolen trade secrets in its manufacturing process without permission."

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

"He expostulated against the unfair decision."

"The teacher began to expostulate with the student about the dangers of skipping classes but the boy would not listen at all."

to be attentive to advice or a warning

"Heed my warning before it is too late."

"The drivers did not heed the warning signs about the icy road and several of them crashed into each other."

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

"She remonstrates with him about his bad habits."

"The customer remonstrated with the manager about the poor service and demanded a refund for the unsatisfactory meal."

to choose something over something else

"You can opt for home delivery."

"Customers can opt for home delivery or choose to pick up their orders at the store location instead."

to postpone something that needs to be done

"Do not procrastinate on important tasks."

"Students often procrastinate when they have a large project to complete because they feel overwhelmed and do not know where to start."

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

"McKinsey & Company is one of the world's most powerful consultancy firms."

"A strategy consultancy is a professional service firm that provides high-level advice to corporations on their most complex"

something that makes one less encouraged to do something

"High taxes can be a disincentive to work harder."

"High taxes act as a strong disincentive for people to work harder and earn more money."

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

"My mentor is wise."

"A peer mentor is a person at a similar level who provides support and guidance"

someone who is advised or trained under the supervision of a mentor

"The mentee learned a lot from her experienced mentor."

"The young mentee learned valuable skills from his experienced mentor during the six-month program successfully."

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

"She acted of her own volition."

"Participants joined the demanding experiment entirely through informed personal volition without pressure."

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

"I feel ambivalent."

"She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city because she was excited for the opportunity but sad to leave her friends behind."

covered with fine short hair or fibers, often giving a soft texture

"The blanket is fuzzy."

"The fuzzy blanket kept her warm on the cold winter night and she wrapped it around her shoulders while she watched television and drank hot chocolate."

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

"Her comment is incisive."

"The journalist asked an incisive question that cut to the heart of the issue and the politician struggled to give a straight answer."

not known, measured, or specified precisely

"The result is indeterminate."

"The length of the prison sentence was indeterminate and the judge would decide how many years the convict would serve based on his behavior while incarcerated."

impractical, inconvenient, and inadvisable

"The move was inexpedient."

"The move was inexpedient and cost the company more money than it saved in the long run."

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

"He is irresolute."

"The irresolute leader could not make a decision and his team grew frustrated because they needed clear direction to complete the project."

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

"The vote was unanimous."

"The jury reached a unanimous verdict after only two hours of deliberation and the defendant was found guilty on all charges."

accepted as true or genuine, without any doubt or disagreement

"He is the undisputed champion."

"He is the undisputed champion and has held the title for three consecutive years without losing a match."

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

"The teacher admonished the noisy student."

"The teacher had to admonish the noisy student for disrupting the class repeatedly."

to think about or consider something as a possibility

"She contemplated her future career options."

"She sat by the window to contemplate her future career options after graduating from university."

to convince or make someone do something

"Hustle him to go."

"The salesman tried to hustle the customer into buying the more expensive model."

‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

"She proffers her help to the elderly neighbor."

"The guest proffered a gift to the host as a token of thanks for the wonderful dinner party."

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

"He did not waver."

"Her confidence never wavered even when faced with difficult challenges and harsh criticism from her peers."

to make a decision with determination

"I resolve to try."

"She resolved to finish the marathon, no matter how much pain she endured."

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

"He gave a sermon."

"Instead of a lecture, she offered a gentle sermon on the importance of patience."

a signal, advice, or indication pointing to a potential opportunity or course of action

"He gave good steer."

"Experienced captain can steer the ship safely through dangerous waters during storms."

a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved

"The veto stopped the bill."

"The governor's veto effectively blocked the controversial new legislation from becoming law."

confused and unable to think clearly

"I feel fuzzy."

"After the long meeting, my mind felt fuzzy and I struggled to focus on anything."

not known, measured, or specified precisely

"The exact number is indeterminate."

"The exact cause of the accident remained indeterminate, leaving investigators with many unanswered questions."