Vocab 15 Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
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To speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied or recorded

A

Dictate

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2
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A recital of words intended to harm,a curse

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Malediction

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3
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A blessing

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Benediction

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4
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Style or action of speaking

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Locution

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5
Q

Powerful and expressive

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Eloquent

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6
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Of or related to informal speech conversational

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Colloquial

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7
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Calling forth a vivid image or impression

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Evocative

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8
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To use misleading or confusing language

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Equivocate

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9
Q

To argue in favor of

Someone who argues for

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Advocate

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10
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Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

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Exclamator

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11
Q

To speak loudly and with feeling

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Declaim

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12
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Characterized by a loud noise or outcry

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Clamorous

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