Unit 15 Flashcards
1
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DIC/DICT
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L To say, to order Dictate Malediction Benediction
2
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Dictate
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V DIC/DICT 1)To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded 2)To give an order; to make necessary S-demand A-allow
3
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Malediction
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N
DIC/DICT
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
S/A-X
4
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Benediction
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N
Dic/Dict
A blessing
S/A-X
5
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Loc/loqu
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L To speak Eloquent LOCUTION COLLOQUIAL
6
Q
Locution
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N
Loc/Loqu
Style or action of speaking
S/a-x
7
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Eloquent
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Adj Loc/Loqu powerful and expressive S-articulate A-unclear
8
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COLLOQUIAL
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Adj Loc/Loqu Of or related to informal speech; conversational S-idiomatic A-X
9
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Voca
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L To call Equivocate Advocate EVOCATIVE
10
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EVOCATIVE
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Adj Voca Calling forth a vivid image or impression S-suggestion A-X
11
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Equivocate
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V
Voca
To use misleading or confusing language
S/A-X
12
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Advocate
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V/n Voca 1) to argue in favor of/2) someone who argues for S-recommended-supporter A-oppose-enemy
13
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Clam/claim
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L To shout or call Clamorous Declaim EXCLAMATORY
14
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EXCLAMATORY
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Adj
Clam/claim
Having forceful, excited, or emotional tone
S/A-X
15
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Declaim
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V
Clam/Claim
To speak loudly and with feeling
S/a-X
