Unit 15 Flashcards

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DIC/DICT

A
L
To say, to order
Dictate
Malediction
Benediction
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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
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Malediction

A

N
DIC/DICT
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
S/A-X

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Benediction

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N
Dic/Dict
A blessing
S/A-X

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Loc/loqu

A
L
To speak
Eloquent
LOCUTION
COLLOQUIAL
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Locution

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N
Loc/Loqu
Style or action of speaking
S/a-x

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Eloquent

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Adj
Loc/Loqu
powerful and expressive
S-articulate
A-unclear
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COLLOQUIAL

A
Adj
Loc/Loqu
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
S-idiomatic
A-X
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Voca

A
L
To call
Equivocate
Advocate
EVOCATIVE
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EVOCATIVE

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Adj
Voca
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
S-suggestion
A-X
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Equivocate

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V
Voca
To use misleading or confusing language
S/A-X

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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
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Clam/claim

A
L
To shout or call
Clamorous
Declaim
EXCLAMATORY
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EXCLAMATORY

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Adj
Clam/claim
Having forceful, excited, or emotional tone
S/A-X

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Declaim

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V
Clam/Claim
To speak loudly and with feeling
S/a-X

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Clamorous

A
Adj
Clam/Claim
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
S-ear-splitting
A-quiet