English 2 Unit 15 Flashcards

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DIC

A

to say; to order

de dictar

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Dictate

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v.
1. to speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded
2. to give an order; to make necessary
Dictar

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Malediction

A

n. a recital of words intended to harm; a curse

una maldicion

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Benediction

A

n. a blessing

una bendicion

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LOC

A

to speak

de locutor

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Locution

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n. a style or action of speaking

como habla un locutor

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Eloquent

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adj. powerful and expensive

Eloquente

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Colloquial

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adj. of or related to informal speech

Colloquial (del pueblo o area)

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VOCA

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to call

la ovejaaa

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Evocative

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adj. calling forth a vivid image or impression

evocativo

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Equivocate

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v. to use misleading or confusing language

make a person equivocarse

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Advocate

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v. 1. to argue in favor of
n. 2. someone who argues for
abogar por (alguien o algo)

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CLAM

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to shout or call

de clamar

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Exclamatory

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adj. having a forceful, exited, or emotional tone

en tono exclamativo

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15
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Declaim

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v. to speak loudly and with feeling

desaugarse

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16
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Clamerous

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adj. characterized by a loud noise or outcry

en forma de clamar