Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin. Means “to say, to order”.

Dictate, Malediction, Benediction.

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

Verb. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded. Verb. To give an order; to make necessary.
Root: DIC/DICT
Synonym: demand
Antonym: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

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

Root: DIC/DICT

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

Noun. A blessing.

Root: DIC/DICT

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

Latin. Means “to speak”.

Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial.

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

Noun. Style or action of speaking.

Root: LOC/LOQU

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adjective. Powerful and expressive.
Root: LOC/LOQU
Synonym: articulate
Antonym: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adjective. Of or related to informal speech; conversational.
Root: LOC/LOCU
Synonym: idiomatic

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

Latin. Means “to call”.

Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adjective. Calling forth a vivid image or impression.
Root: VOCA
Synonym: suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

Verb. To use misleading or confusing language.
Root: VOCA
Synonym: evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

(1) Verb. To argue in favor of. (2) Noun. Someone who argues for.
Root: VOCA
Synonym: recommend, supporter
Antonym: oppose, enemy

Question 13

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 13

Latin. Means “to shout or call”.

Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous.

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adjective. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone.

Root: CLAM/CLAIM

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Verb. To speak loudly and with feeling.

Root: CLAM/CLAIM

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adjective. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
Root: CLAM/CLAIM
Synonym: ear-splitting
Antonym: quiet