Unit 15 Flashcards
1
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DIC/DICT
A
“to say, to order”
2
Q
DICTATE
A
“v. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded”
syn: demand
ant: allow
3
Q
MALEDICTION
A
“n. A recital of words intended to harm; a curse”
4
Q
BENEDICTION
A
n. A blessing
5
Q
LOC/LOQU
A
to speak
6
Q
LOCUTION
A
“n. Style or action of speaking”
7
Q
ELOQUENT
A
“adj. Powerful and expressive”
syn: articulate
ant: unclear
8
Q
COLLOQUIAL
A
“adj. Of or related to informal speech”
syn: idiomatic
9
Q
VOCA
A
to call
10
Q
EVOCATIVE
A
“adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression”
syn: suggestive
11
Q
EQUIVOCATE
A
“v. To use misleading or confusing language”
syn: evade
12
Q
ADVOCATE
A
“v. To argue in favor of”
syn: supporter
ant: enemy
13
Q
CLAM/CLAIM
A
“to shout or call”
14
Q
EXCLAMATORY
A
“adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone”
15
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DECLAIM
A
“v. To speak loudly and with feeling”
