Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

L: to say, to order

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

V: (1)To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) To give an order; to make necessary
Root: DIC
Syn: demnd
Ant: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

N: A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Root: DICT

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

N: A blessing
Root: DICT

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

L: to speak

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

N: Style or action of speaking
Root: LOC

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj: Powerful and expressive
Root: LOQ
Ant: Articulate
Syn: Unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adj: Of or realted to informal speech; conversational
Root: LOQ
Syn: idiomatic

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

L: to call

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adj: Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root: VOCA
Syn: suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

V: To use misleading or confusing language
Root: VOCA
Syn: Evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

(1)V: To argue in favor of (2) N: Someone who argues for
Root: VOCA
(1)Syn: Recommended Ant: oppose
(2) Syn: Supporter Ant: Enemy

Question 13

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 13

L: to shout or call

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj: Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone.
Root: CLAM

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

V: To speak loudly and with feeling
Root: CLAIM

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adj: Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Root: CLAM
Syn: Ear-splitting
Ant: Quiet