Unit-15

Question 1

Dic/Dict

Answer 1

Latin: To say, to order

Dictate, Malediction, Benediction

Question 2

Loc/Loqu

Answer 2

Latin: To speak

Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial

Question 3

Voca

Answer 3

Latin: To call

Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

Question 4

Clam/Claim

Answer 4

Latin: To shout, to call

Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous

Question 5

Dictate

Answer 5

(1)Verb(2)Verb
(1)To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded(2)To give an order;to make necessary
Dic
(2) Syn: Demand Ant: Allow

Question 6

Malediction

Answer 6

Noun
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Dict

Question 7

Benediction

Answer 7

Noun
A blessing
Dict

Question 8

Locution

Answer 8

Noun
Style or action of speaking
Loc

Question 9

Eloquent

Answer 9

Adj.
Powerful and expressive
Loqu
Syn: Articulate
Ant: Unclear

Question 10

Colloquial

Answer 10

Adj.
Of or related to informal speech, conversational
Loqu
Syn: Idiomatic

Question 11

Evocative

Answer 11

Adj.
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Voc
Syn: Suggestive

Question 12

Equivocate

Answer 12

Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Voc
Syn: Evade

Question 13

Advocate

Answer 13

(1)Verb(2)Noun
(1) to argue in favor of (2) someone who argues for
Voc
(1)Syn: Recommend Ant: Oppose
(2)Syn: Supporter Ant: Enemy

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj.
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
Clam

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Verb
To speak loudly and with feeling
Claim

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adj.
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Clam
Syn: Ear-Splitting
Ant: Quiet