Unit 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Dic/Dict
A
To say, to order
2
Q
Dictate
A
To speak aloud in order that one's word may be recorded. Latin Verb Synonym: demand Antonym: allow
3
Q
Malediction
A
A recital of words intended to harm.
Noun
Latin
4
Q
Benediction
A
A blessing.
Latin
Noun
5
Q
Loc/Loqu
A
Latin
To speak
6
Q
Locution
A
Style or action of speaking.
Noun
7
Q
Eloquent
A
Powerful and expressive. Adj. Latin Synonym: articulate Antonym: unclear
8
Q
Colloquial
A
Of or related to informal speech.
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: idiomatic
9
Q
Voca
A
Latin
To call
10
Q
Evocative
A
Calling forth a vivid image or repression.
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: suggestive
11
Q
Equivocate
A
To use misleading or confusing language.
Verb
Latin
Synonym: evade
12
Q
Advocate
A
To argue in favor. Verb Latin Synonym: recommend Antonym: oppose
13
Q
Clam/Claim
A
Latin
To shut or call.
14
Q
Exclamatory
A
Having and exiting or emotional tone.
Adj.
Latin
15
Q
Declaim
A
To speak loudly with feeling.
Verb
Latin
