Unit 15

Question 1

Dic/Dict

Answer 1

Latin Dicer, Dictum “to say, to order”

Dictate, Malediction, Benediction

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: Dic/Dict
Syn: demand Ant: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

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

Root: Dic/Dict

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

N. A blessing

Root: Dic/Dict

Question 5

Loc/Loqu

Answer 5

Latin Loqui, Locutus “to speak”

Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

N. Style or action of speaking

Root: Loc/Loqu

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj. Powerful and expressive
Root: Loc/Loqu
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Root: Loc/Loqu
Syn: idiomatic

Question 9

Voca

Answer 9

Latin Vocare, Vocatum “to call”

Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root: Voca
Syn: suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

V. To use misleading or confusing language
Root: Voca
Syn: Evade

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”

Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Root: Clam/Claim

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

V. To speak loudly and with feeling

Root: Clam/Claim

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn: ear-splitting
Ant: quiet