Unit 15 Flashcards
1
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DIC/DICT
A
to say, to order
2
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Dictate
A
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded To give an order; to make necessary
Verb
Syn: demand
Ant: allow
3
Q
Malediction
A
noun
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
4
Q
Benediction
A
Noun
a blessing
5
Q
LOC/LOQU
A
to speak
6
Q
Locution
A
noun
Style or action of speaking
7
Q
Eloquent
A
Adj.
powerful and expressive
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear
8
Q
Colloquial
A
adj.
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Syn: idiomatic
9
Q
VOCA
A
to call
10
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Evocative
A
adj.
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Syn: suggestive
11
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Equivocate
A
verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Syn: evade
12
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Advocate
A
verb To argue in favor of Noun Someone who argues for” Syn: recommend Syn: supporter Ant: oppose Ant: enemy
13
Q
CLAM/CLAIM
A
to shout or call
14
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Exclamatory
A
adj.
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
15
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Declaim
A
verb
To speak loudly and with feeling
