Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

To say to order

Dictate, malediction, benediction

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

(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: DIC/DICT
Syn: demand
Ant: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

Noun, “A recital of words intended to harm; a curse”

Root: DICT/DICT

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

Noun, a blessing

Root: DIC/DICTRY

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

To speak

Locution, eloquent, colloquial

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

Noun, style or action of speaking

Root: LOC/LOQU

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj., powerful anderessove

Root: LOC/LOQU

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adj., of or related to informational speech; conversational
Root: LOC/LOQU
Syn: idiomatic

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

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

Verb, to use misleading or confusing language
Root: VOCA
Syn: evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

(1) verb, to argue im favor of
(2) noun, someone who argues for
Root: 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

Root: CLAM/CLAI

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Verb, 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