Unit 15 Flashcards

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DIC/DICT

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to say, to order”

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LOC/LOQU

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to speak

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VOCA

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to call

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CLAM/CLAIM

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to shout or call

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DICTATE

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1) v. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) v. To give an order; to syn: demand ant: allow

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Male diction

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

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Benediction

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N. a blessing

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Locution

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n. Style or action of speaking

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Eloquent

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adj. Powerful and expressive syn: articulate ant: unclear

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Colloquial

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adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational syn. Idiomatic

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Evocative

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adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression syn: suggestive

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Equivocate

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v. To use misleading or confusing language syn. Evade

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Advocate

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v. To argue in favor of (ad´ və kət) (2) n. Someone who argues for syn recommend ant oppose

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Exclamatory

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adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

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Clamorous

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adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry syn: ear-splitting ant: quiet

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Declaim

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v. To speak loudly and with feeling