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Dic/Dict

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Latin: To say, to order

Dictate, Malediction, Benediction

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Loc/Loqu

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Latin: To speak

Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial

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Voca

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Latin: To call

Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

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Clam/Claim

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Latin: To shout, to call

Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous

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Dictate

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(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

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Malediction

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Noun
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Dict

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Benediction

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Noun
A blessing
Dict

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Locution

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Noun
Style or action of speaking
Loc

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Eloquent

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Adj.
Powerful and expressive
Loqu
Syn: Articulate
Ant: Unclear
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Colloquial

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Adj.
Of or related to informal speech, conversational
Loqu
Syn: Idiomatic

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Evocative

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

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Equivocate

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Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Voc
Syn: Evade

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Advocate

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(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

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Exclamatory

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

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Declaim

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Verb
To speak loudly and with feeling
Claim

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Clamorous

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Adj.
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Clam
Syn: Ear-Splitting
Ant: Quiet