Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

“To say, to order” dictate, malediction, benediction

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” syn: demand ant: allow

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

“n. A recital of words intended to harm; a curse”

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

n. A blessing

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

“To speak” locution, eloquent, colloquial

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

“n. Style or action of speaking”

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

“adj. Powerful and expressive” syn: articulate ant: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

“adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational”syn:idiomatic

Question 9

VOCA

Answer 9

“To call” evocative, equivocate, advocate

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

“adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression” syn: suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

“v. To use misleading or confusing language” syn: evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

“(1) v. To argue in favor of (ad´ və kət) (2) n. Someone who argues for” syn: recommend, supporter ant: oppose, enemy

Question 13

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 13

“To shout or call” exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

“adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone”

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

“v. To speak loudly and with feeling”

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

“adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry” syn: ear-splitting ant: quiet