Unit 15 Flashcards
Duc/duct
To say , to order
Dictate , malediction , benediction
Dictate
To speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied or recorded(2)to give an order , to make necessary.
Verb
Syn. Demand
Ant. Allow
Malediction
A recital of word intended to hurt , a curse
Noun
Benediction
A blessing
Noun
Loc/loqu
To speak
Locution , eloquent , colloquial
Locution
Style or action of speaking
Noun
Eloquent
Powerful and expressive
Adj.
Syn. Articulate
Ant. Unclear
Colloquial
Of or related to informal speech ;conversational
Adj.
Syn. Idiomatic
Voca
To call
Evocative , equivocate , advocate
Evocative
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Adj.
Syn. Suggestive
Equivocate
To use misleading or confusing language
Verb.
Syn. Evade
Advocate
To argue in favor of (2)someone who argues for
(1)verb (2)noun
(1)Syn.recommended (2)Syn. Supporter
Ant.oppose Ant. Enemy
Clam/claim
To shout or call
Exclamatory , declaim , clamorous
Exclamatory
Having a forceful , excited, or emotional tone
Adj.
Declaim
To speak loudly and with feeling
Verb.