Unit 15

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin: “To say, to order”

Example Words: Dictate, Malediction, Benediction

Question 2

LOC/LOQU

Answer 2

Latin: “To speak”

Example Words: Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial

Question 3

VOCA

Answer 3

Latin: “To call”

Example Words: Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

Question 4

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 4

Latin: “To shout or call”

Example Words: Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous

Question 5

Dictate

Answer 5

Definition: (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.
Root: DIC/DICT
Synonym: Demand
Antonym: Allow

Question 6

Malediction

Answer 6

Definition: n. A recital of words intended to harm; a curse.
Root: DIC/DICT

Question 7

Benediction

Answer 7

Definition: n. A blessing.
Root: DIC/DICT

Question 8

Locution

Answer 8

Definition: n. Style or action of speaking.
Root: LOC/LOQU

Question 9

Eloquent

Answer 9

Definition: adj. Powerful and expressive.
Root: LOC/LOQU
Synonym: Articulate
Antonym: Unclear

Question 10

Colloquial

Answer 10

Definition: adj. Of or related to informal speech, conversational.
Root: LOC/LOQU
Synonym: Idiomatic

Question 11

Evocative

Answer 11

Definition: adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression.
Root: VOCA
Synonym: Suggestive

Question 12

Equivocate

Answer 12

Definition: v. To use misleading or confusing language.
Root: VOCA

Question 13

Advocate

Answer 13

Definition: (1) v. To argue in favor of, (2) n. Someone who argues for.
Root: VOCA
Synonym: Supporter
Antonym: Enemy

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

Definition: adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone.
Root: CLAM/CLAIM

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

Definition: v. To speak loudly and with feeling.
Root: CLAM/CLAIM

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

Definition: adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
Root: CLAM/CLAIM
Synonym: Ear-splitting
Antonym: Quiet