Unit 15 Flashcards

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Duc/duct

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To say , to order

Dictate , malediction , benediction

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Dictate

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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

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Malediction

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A recital of word intended to hurt , a curse

Noun

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Benediction

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A blessing

Noun

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Loc/loqu

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To speak

Locution , eloquent , colloquial

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Locution

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Style or action of speaking

Noun

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Eloquent

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Powerful and expressive
Adj.
Syn. Articulate
Ant. Unclear

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Colloquial

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Of or related to informal speech ;conversational
Adj.
Syn. Idiomatic

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Voca

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To call

Evocative , equivocate , advocate

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Evocative

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Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Adj.
Syn. Suggestive

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Equivocate

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To use misleading or confusing language
Verb.
Syn. Evade

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Advocate

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To argue in favor of (2)someone who argues for
(1)verb (2)noun
(1)Syn.recommended (2)Syn. Supporter
Ant.oppose Ant. Enemy

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Clam/claim

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To shout or call

Exclamatory , declaim , clamorous

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Exclamatory

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Having a forceful , excited, or emotional tone

Adj.

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Declaim

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To speak loudly and with feeling

Verb.

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Clamorous

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Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Adj.
Syn. Ear-splitting
Ant. Quiet