Chp. 15 & 16 Vocab Flashcards
0
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A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
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Malediction
1
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To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded
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Dictate
2
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A blessing
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Benediction
3
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Style or action of speaking
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Locution
4
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Powerful and expressive
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Eloquent
5
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Of or related to informal speech; conversational
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Colloquial
6
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Calling forth a vivid image of expression
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Evocative
7
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To use misleading or confusing language
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Equivocate
8
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To argue in favor of. OR. Someone who argues for.
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Advocate
9
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Having a forceful, excited or emotional tone
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Exclamatory
10
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To speak loudly and with feeling
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Declaim
11
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Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
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Clamorous
12
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Extremely painful; agonizing
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Excruciating
13
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The most important or decisive point
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Crux
14
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Extremely necessary; essential
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Crucial
