Unit 15

Question 1

Dic, dict

Answer 1

Means to say, to order

Question 2

Loc/ Loqu

Answer 2

Means to speak

Question 3

Voca

Answer 3

Means to call

Question 4

Clam/ Claim

Answer 4

Means to shout or call

Question 5

Dictate

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Malediction

Answer 6

Noun. A recital of words intended to harm; a curse.

Root: dict

Question 7

Benediction

Answer 7

Noun. A blessing

Root: dict

Question 8

Locution

Answer 8

Noun. Style or action of speaking.

Root: loc

Question 9

Eloquent

Answer 9

Adjective. Powerful and expressive.
Root: loqu
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear

Question 10

Colloquial

Answer 10

Adjective. Of or related to informal speech; conversational.
Root: loqu
Syn: idiomatic

Question 11

Evocative

Answer 11

Adjective. Calling forth a vivid image or impression.
Root: voca
Syn: suggestive

Question 12

Equivocate

Answer 12

Verb. To use misleading or confusing language.
Root: voca
Syn: evade

Question 13

Advocate

Answer 13

1) Verb. To argue in favor of
Syn: recommend
Ant: oppose
2) Noun. Someone who argues for.
Syn: supporter 
Ant: enemy
Root: voca

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adjective. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Root: clam

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Verb. To speak loudly and with feeling.

Root: claim

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adjective. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
Root: clam
Syn: ear-splitting
Ant: quiet