Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

To say, or order

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

V: to give an order, to make necessary
Syn: demand
Ant: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

N: a recital of words intended to harm, a curse
Syn:
Ant

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

N: a blessing
Syn:
Ant

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

To speak

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

N: style or action of speaking
Syn:
Ant

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj: powerful and expressive
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Adj: of related to an informal speech, conversational
Syn: idiomatic
Ant:

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

To call

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Adj: calling forth a vivid image or impression
Syn: suggestive
Ant

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

V: to use misleadingly or confusing language
Syn: evade
Ant

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

V: to argue on favor of
N: someone who argues for
Syn: supporter
Ant: enemy

Question 13

CLAM/ CLAIM

Answer 13

To shout or call

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj: having a forceful, excited and emotional tone
Syn:
Ant

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

V: to speak loudly and with feeling
Syn:
Ant

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Adj: characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Syn: ear splitting
Ant: quiet