Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to order”

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

1. V. to speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded. 2. V. to give an order; to make necessary
   Root: DICT
   Syn: demand
   Ant: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

N. a recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Root: DICT
Syn:
Ant:

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

N. a blessing
Root: DICT
Syn:
Ant:

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

Latin LOQUI, LOCUTUS “to speak”

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

N. style or action of speaking
Root: LOC
Syn:
Ant:

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj. powerful and expressive
Root: LOQU
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adj. of or related to informal speech; conversational
Root: LOQU
Syn: idiomatic
Ant:

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

Latin VOCARE, VOCATUM “to call”

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adj. calling forth a vivid image or expression
Root: VOCA
Syn: suggestive
Ant:

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

V. to use misleading or confusing language
Root: VOCA
Syn: evade
Ant:

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

1. V. to argue in favor of 2. N. someone who argues for
   Root: VOCA
   Syn: supporter
   Ant: enemy

Question 13

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 13

Latin CLAMARE, CLAMATUM “to shout or call”

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj. having a forceful, exited, or emotional tone
Root: CLAM
Syn:
Ant:

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

V. to speak loudly and with feeling
Root: CLAIM
Syn:
Ant:

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adj. characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Root: CLAM
Syn: ear-splitting
Ant: quiet