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DICTATE

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V. To speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied or recorded. (2) to give an order; to make necessary
Syn: demand ant: allow

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DIC/DICT

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To say, to order

Dictate, malediction, benediction

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MALESICTION

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N. a recital of words intended to harm; a curse

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BENEDICTION

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N. a blessing

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LOC/ LOQU

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To speak

Locution, eloquent, colloquial

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LOCUTION

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N. a style or action of speaking

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ELOQUENT

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Adj. powerful and expressive

Syn: articulate ant: unclear

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COLLOQUIAL

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Adj. of or related to informal speech; conversational

Syn: idiomatic

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VOCA

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To call

Evocative, equivocate, Advocte

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EVOCATIVE

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Adj. calling forth a vivid image or reflection.

Syn: suggestive

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EQUIVOCATE

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V. To use misleading or confusing language

Syn: evade

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ADVOCATE

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V. To argue in favor of
N. so done who argues for.
Syn: supporter Ant: enemy

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CLAM/CLAIM

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To shout or call

Exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

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EXCLAMATORY

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Adj. having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

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DECLAIM

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V. T speak loudly and with feeling

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CLAMOROUS

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Adj. characterized by a loud noise or outcry

Syn: ear-splitting ant: quiet