Chp. 15 & 16 Vocab

Question 0

A recital of words intended to harm; a curse

Answer 0

Malediction

Question 1

To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded

Answer 1

Dictate

Question 2

A blessing

Answer 2

Benediction

Question 3

Style or action of speaking

Answer 3

Locution

Question 4

Powerful and expressive

Answer 4

Eloquent

Question 5

Of or related to informal speech; conversational

Answer 5

Colloquial

Question 6

Calling forth a vivid image of expression

Answer 6

Evocative

Question 7

To use misleading or confusing language

Answer 7

Equivocate

Question 8

To argue in favor of. OR. Someone who argues for.

Answer 8

Advocate

Question 9

Having a forceful, excited or emotional tone

Answer 9

Exclamatory

Question 10

To speak loudly and with feeling

Answer 10

Declaim

Question 11

Characterized by a loud noise or outcry

Answer 11

Clamorous

Question 12

Extremely painful; agonizing

Answer 12

Excruciating

Question 13

The most important or decisive point

Answer 13

Crux

Question 14

Extremely necessary; essential

Answer 14

Crucial

Question 15

Lazy; adverse to work

Answer 15

Indolent

Question 16

Sad; mournful

Answer 16

Doleful

Question 17

Mournful; gloomy

Answer 17

Dolorous

Question 18

Harsh and biting in tone

Answer 18

Acerbic

Question 19

Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating

Answer 19

Acrid

Question 20

Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood

Answer 20

Acrimonious

Question 21

To make worse or more severe

Answer 21

Exacerbate

Question 22

Passionately excited or enthusiastic

Answer 22

Fervent

Question 23

Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm

Answer 23

Fervor

Question 24

Highly spirited; annimated

Answer 24

Effervescent