Unit 15 Flashcards

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DIC/DICT

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“to say, to order”

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DICTATE

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“v. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded”

syn: demand
ant: allow

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MALEDICTION

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

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BENEDICTION

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n. A blessing

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LOC/LOQU

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to speak

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LOCUTION

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“n. Style or action of speaking”

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ELOQUENT

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“adj. Powerful and expressive”

syn: articulate
ant: unclear

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COLLOQUIAL

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“adj. Of or related to informal speech”

syn: idiomatic

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VOCA

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to call

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EVOCATIVE

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“adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression”

syn: suggestive

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EQUIVOCATE

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“v. To use misleading or confusing language”

syn: evade

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ADVOCATE

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“v. To argue in favor of”

syn: supporter
ant: enemy

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CLAM/CLAIM

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“to shout or call”

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EXCLAMATORY

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

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DECLAIM

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“v. To speak loudly and with feeling”

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CLAMOROUS

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“adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry”

syn: ear-splitting
ant: quiet