Chapter 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

(1.)v. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded. (2) v. To give order to make necessary.
Syn: demand
Ant: allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

(L) Dicere, dictum “ to say, to order”

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

N. a recital of words intended to harm ; curse

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

N. a blessing

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

Latin Loqui, Locutus “to speak”

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

N. style or action of speaking

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

Adj. powerful and express
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Answer 7

Adj. of or related to informal speech; conversational

Syn: idiomatic

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

Latin Vocare , Vocatum “to call”

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

Adj. calling forth a vivid image or impression

Syn : suggestive

Question 10

Equivocate

Answer 10

V. To use misleading or confusing language

Syn: evade

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

(1) v. To argue in favor of (2) n. someone who argues for
(1) syn: recommended
Ant: oppose
(2) syn: supporter
Ant: enemy

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

Latin Clamare , Clamatum “to shout or call”

Question 13

Exclamatory

Answer 13

Adj. having a forceful, excited , or emotional tone

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

V. To speak loudly and with feeling

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

Adj. characterized by a loud noise outcry
Syn: ear-splitting
Ant: quiet