Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

v.
1)To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) v. To give an order; to make necessary
DIC/DICT
syn: demand///ant:allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin
to say, to order
dictate, malediction, benediction

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

n.
a recital of words intended to harm; a curse
DIC/DICT

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

n.
a blessing
DIC/DICT

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

Latin
to speak
locution, eloquent, colloquial

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

n.
style or action of speaking
LOC/LOQU

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

adj.
powerful and expensive
LOC/LOQU
syn:articulate///ant:unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Answer 7

adj.
of or related to informal speech; conversational
LOC/LOQU
syn:idiomatic

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

Latin
to call
evocative, equivocate, advocate

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

adj.
calling forth a vivid image or impression
VOCA
syn:suggestive

Question 10

Equivocate

Answer 10

v.
to use misleading or confusing language
VOCA
syn:evade

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

(1) v. To argue in favor of (2) n. Someone who argues for
VOCA
syn:supporter
ant:enemy

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

Latin
to shout or call
exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

Question 13

Exclamatory

Answer 13

adj.
having a forceful, emotional, or excited tone
CLAM/CLAIM

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

v.
to speak loudly and with feeling
CLAM/CLAIM

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

adj.
characterized by a loud noise or outcry
CLAM/CLAIM
syn:ear-splitting
ant:quiet