Unit-15 Flashcards
Dic/Dict
Latin: To say, to order
Dictate, Malediction, Benediction
Loc/Loqu
Latin: To speak
Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial
Voca
Latin: To call
Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate
Clam/Claim
Latin: To shout, to call
Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous
Dictate
(1)Verb(2)Verb
(1)To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded(2)To give an order;to make necessary
Dic
(2) Syn: Demand Ant: Allow
Malediction
Noun
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Dict
Benediction
Noun
A blessing
Dict
Locution
Noun
Style or action of speaking
Loc
Eloquent
Adj. Powerful and expressive Loqu Syn: Articulate Ant: Unclear
Colloquial
Adj.
Of or related to informal speech, conversational
Loqu
Syn: Idiomatic
Evocative
Adj.
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Voc
Syn: Suggestive
Equivocate
Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Voc
Syn: Evade
Advocate
(1)Verb(2)Noun
(1) to argue in favor of (2) someone who argues for
Voc
(1)Syn: Recommend Ant: Oppose
(2)Syn: Supporter Ant: Enemy
Exclamatory
Adj.
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
Clam
Declaim
Verb
To speak loudly and with feeling
Claim