Unit 15 Flashcards
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Dictate (v)
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To speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied or recorded
(2) to give an order, make necessary
Syn: demand
Ant: allow
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DIC/DICT
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To say, to order
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Malediction (n)
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A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
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Benediction (n)
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A blessing
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LOC/LOQU
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To speak
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Locution (n)
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Style or action of speaking
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Eloquent (adj)
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Powerful and expressive
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear
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Colloquial (adj)
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Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Syn: idiomatic
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VOCA
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To call
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Evocative (adj)
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Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Syn: suggestive
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Equivocate (v)
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To use misleading or confusing language
Syn: evade
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Advocate (v)
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(1) to argue in favor of Syn: recommend Ant: oppose (2) someone who argues for Syn: supporter Ant: enemy
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CLAM/ CLAIM
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To shout, or call
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Exclamatory (adj)
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Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
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Declaim (v)
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To speak loudly and with feeling
