Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to order”

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

1) V. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded. 2) V. To give an order; to make necessary.
DICT
Demand
Allow

Question 3

Maledictation

Answer 3

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

DICT

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

N. A blessing.

DICT

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

Latin LOQUI, LOCUTUS “to speak”

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

N. Style or action of speaking.

LOC

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Adj. Powerful and expressive.
LOQU
Articulate
Unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

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

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

Latin VOCARE, VOCATUM “to call”

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

V. To use misleading or confusing language.
VOCA
Evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

1) v. To argue in favor of. 2) n. Someone who argues for.

VOCA

Question 13

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 13

Latin CLAMARE, CLAMATUM “to shout or call”

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone.

CLAM

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

V. To speak loudly and with feeling.

CLAIM

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

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