Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

To say, to order

Dictate, Malediction, Benediction

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

V.
To speak aloud in order that one's words may be copied.
DICT
SYN: Demand
ANT: Allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

N.
A recital of words intended to harm.
DICT

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

N.
A blessing.
DICT

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

To speak.

Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

N.
Style or action of speaking.
LOC

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj. 
Powerful and expressive
LOQU
SYN: Articulate
Ant: Unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adj.
Of or related to informal speech.
LOQU
Syn: Idiomatic

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

To call.

Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adj.
Calling for a vivid image.
VOCA
Syn: Suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

V.
To use misleading of confusing language.
VOCA
Syn: Evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

V. 
To argue in favor of. 
VOCA 
Syn: Supporter 
Ant: Enemy

Question 13

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 13

To shout or call.

Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj.
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone.
CLAM

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

V.
To speak loudly and with feeling.
CLAIM

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adj.
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
CLAM
Syn: Ear-splitting
Ant: Quiet