Unit 15 Flashcards
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dictate
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verb to speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded to give an order; to make necessary dic/dict Synonym: demand Antonym: allow
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dic/dict
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Latin
to say, to order
dictate, malediction, benediction
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malediction
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noun a recital of words intended to harm; a curse dic/dict Synonym: spell Antonym: blessing
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benediction
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noun a blessing dic/dict Synonym: anointment Antonym: a curse
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loc/loqu
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Latin
to speak
locution, eloquent, colloquial
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locution
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noun style or action of speaking loc/loqu Synonym: dialect Antonym: language
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eloquent
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adjective powerful and expressive loc/loqu Synonym: articulate Antonym: unclear
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colloquial
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adjective of or related to informal speech; conversational loc/loqu Synonym: idiomatic Antonym: formal
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voca
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Latin
to call
evocative, equivocate, advocate
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evocative
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adjective calling forth a vivid image or impression Voca Synonym: suggestive Antonym: dull
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equivocate
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verb to use misleading or confusing language voca synonym: evade Antonym: admit
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advocate
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verb, noun to argue in favor of, someone who argues for voca Synonym: recommend , supporter Antonym: oppose, enemy
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clam/claim
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Latin
to shout or call
exclamatory, declaim, clamorous
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exclamatory
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adjective having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone clam/claim Synonym: strong Antonym: weak
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declaim
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verb to speak loudly and with feeling clam/claim Synonym: monotone Antonym: emotional
