Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

Verb
To speak alound in order that one’s ords may be copied or recorded
Syn: Demand
Ant: Allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

“to say, to order”

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

Noun

A recital of words intended to harm

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

Noun

A blessing

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

“to speak”

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

Noun

Style or action of speaking

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

Adjective
Powerful and expressive
Syn: Articulate
Ant: Unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Answer 7

Adjective
Of or related to informal speech
Syn: Idiomatic

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

“to call”

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

Adjective
Calling forth a vivd image or expression
Syn: Suggestive

Question 10

Equivocate

Answer 10

Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Syn: Evade

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

Verb
To argue in favor of
Syn: recommend
AnT: Oppose

Noun
Someone who argues for
Syn: Supporter
Ant: Enemy

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

“To shout or call”

Question 13

Exclammatory

Answer 13

Adjective

Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

Verb

To speak loudly and with feeling

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

Adjective
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
SYn: ear-plitting
Ant: Quiet