Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
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DIC/DICT
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To say, to order
2
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Dictate
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- V. To speak aloud in order that ones words may copied or recorded
- V. To give an order; to make necessaryn
Syn: demand
Ant: allow
3
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Malediction
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N. a recital of words intended to harm; a curse
4
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Benediction
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N. a blessing
5
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LOC/LOQU
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“To speak”
6
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Locution
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N. style or action of speaking
7
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Eloquent
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Adj. powerful and expressive
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear
8
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Colloquial
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Adj. of and related to informal speech; controversial
Syn: idiomatic
9
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VOCA
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“To call”
10
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Evocative
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Adj. calling forth a vivid image or impression
Syn: suggestive
11
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Equivocate
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V. To use misleading or confusing language
Syn: evade
12
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Advocate
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1. V. To argue in favor of Syn: recommend Ant: oppose 2. N. someone who argues for Syn: supporter Ant: enemy
13
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CLAM/CLAIM
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“To shout or call”
14
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Exclamatory
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Adj. having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
15
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Declaim
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V. To speak loudly and with feeling
