Unit 15 Flashcards
DIC/DICT
“to say, to order”
DICTATE
“(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”
MALEDICTION
“A recital of words intended to harm; a curse”
BENEDICTION
A blessing
LOC/LOQU
to speak
LOCUTION
“Style or action of speaking”
ELOQUENT
Powerful and expressive
“syn: articulate ant: unclear”
COLLOQUIAL
“Of or related to informal speech; conversational”
syn: idiomatic
VOCA
to call
EVOCATIVE
“Calling forth a vivid image or impression”
syn: suggestive
EQUIVOCATE
“To use misleading or confusing language”
syn: evade
ADVOCATE
“(1) v. To argue in favor of (ad´ və kət) (2) n. Someone who argues for”
“syn: recommend ant: oppose”
“syn: supporter ant: enemy”
CLAM/CLAIM
“to shout or call”
EXCLAMATORY
“Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone”
DECLAIM
“To speak loudly and with feeling”
