Unit 15 Flashcards
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Dictate
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PoS: verb
Def.: (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/Dict
Syn.: demand Ant.: allow
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Dic/Dict
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Def.: to say, to order
Root: Latin
Ex.: dictate, malediction, benediction
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Malediction
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PoS: noun Def.: a recital of words intended to harm; a curse Root: Dic/Dict Syn.: none Ant.: none
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Benediction
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PoS: noun Def.: a blessing Root: Dic/Dict Syn.: none Ant.: none
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Loc/Loqu
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Def.: to speak
Root: Latin
Ex.: Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial
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Locution
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PoS: noun Def.: style or action of speaking Root: Loc/Loqu Syn.: noun Ant.: noun
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Eloquent
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PoS: adjective Def.: powerful and expressive Root: Loc/Loqu Syn.: articulate Ant.: unclear
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Colloquial
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PoS: adjective Def.: of or related to informal speech; conversational Root: Loc/Loqu Syn.: idiomatic Ant.: none
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Voca
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Def.: to call
Root: Latin
Ex.: Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate
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Evocate
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PoS: adjective Def.: calling forth a vivid image or impression Root: Voca Syn.: suggestive Ant.: none
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Equivocate
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PoS: verb Def.: to use misleading or confusing language Root: Voca Syn.: evade Ant.: none
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Advocate
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PoS: (1)verb; (2)noun Def.: (1)to argue in favor of; (2)Someone who argues for Root: Voca Syn.: (1)recommend (2)supporter Ant.: (1)oppose (2)enemy
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Clam/Claim
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Def.: to shout or call
Root: Latin
Ex.: Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous
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Exclamatory
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PoS: adjective Def.: Having a forceful, exited, or emotional tone Root: Clam/Claim Syn.: none Ant.: none
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Declaim
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PoS: verb Def.: to speak loudly and with feeling Root: Clam/Claim Syn.: none Ant.: none
