Unit 15 Flashcards
DIC/DICT
“to say, to order”
DICTATE
“v. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded”
syn: demand
ant: allow
MALEDICTION
“n. A recital of words intended to harm; a curse”
BENEDICTION
n. A blessing
LOC/LOQU
to speak
LOCUTION
“n. Style or action of speaking”
ELOQUENT
“adj. Powerful and expressive”
syn: articulate
ant: unclear
COLLOQUIAL
“adj. Of or related to informal speech”
syn: idiomatic
VOCA
to call
EVOCATIVE
“adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression”
syn: suggestive
EQUIVOCATE
“v. To use misleading or confusing language”
syn: evade
ADVOCATE
“v. To argue in favor of”
syn: supporter
ant: enemy
CLAM/CLAIM
“to shout or call”
EXCLAMATORY
“adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone”
DECLAIM
“v. To speak loudly and with feeling”