Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Latin

Answer 0

Verb
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded
SYN: demand
Ant: allow

Question 1

Dicere, dictum

Answer 1

To say, to order

Question 2

Malediction

Latin

Answer 2

Noun

A recital of words inherited to harm; a curse

Question 3

Benediction

Latin

Answer 3

Noun

A blessing

Question 4

Loqui, locutus

Answer 4

To speak

Question 5

Locution

Latin

Answer 5

Noun

Style or action of speaking

Question 6

Eloquent

Latin

Answer 6

Adj.
Powerful and expression
SYN: articulate
Ant: unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Latin

Answer 7

Adj.
of or related to informal speech; conversational
SYN: idiomatic

Question 8

Vocare, vocatum

Answer 8

To call

Question 9

Evocative

Latin

Answer 9

Adj.
Calling forth a vivid image or expression
SYN: suggestive

Question 10

Equivocate

Latin

Answer 10

Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
SYN: evade

Question 11

Advocate

Latin

Answer 11

Verb
To argue in favor of
SYN: recommend
Ant: oppose

Question 12

Clamare, clamatum

Answer 12

To shout or call

Question 13

Exclamatory

Latin

Answer 13

Adj.

having a forceful, exciting, or emotional tone