unit 15 Flashcards
1
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dictate
A
to give an order
2
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malediction
A
a recital or words intended to harm, a curse
3
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benediction
A
a blessing
4
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locution
A
style or action of speaking
5
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eloquent
A
powerful and expressive
6
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colloquial
A
of or related to informal speech
7
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evocative
A
calling forth a vivid image or impression
8
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equivocate
A
to use misleading or confusing language
9
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advocate
A
to argue in favor of
10
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exclamatory
A
having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
11
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declaim
A
to speak loudly and with feeling
12
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clamorous
A
characterized by a loud noise or outcry
