Unit 15

Question 1

Dic/dict

Answer 1

To say or to order

Latin

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

Latin
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or record
syn: demand
ant: allow

Question 3

MALEDICTION

Answer 3

Latin

A recital of words intended to harm; a curs

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

Latin

A blessing

Question 5

LOC/LOQU

Answer 5

Latin

To speak

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

Latin

Style or action of speaking

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

Latin
Powerful and expressive
syn: articulate
ant: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

Latin
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Syn:idiomatic

Question 9

Voca

Answer 9

Latin

To call

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Latin
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Syn:suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

Latin
To use misleadingmor missing information
Syn:evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

Latin
To argue in favor of
Syn:supporter
Ant:enemy

Question 13

Clam/claim

Answer 13

Latin

To shout or call out loud

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Latin

Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Latin

To speak loudly and with feeling

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Latin
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Syn:ear-splitting
Ant:quiet