Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

V

(1) To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) To give an order; to make necessary
syn: demand
ant: allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin
To stay, to order
Dictate, malediction, benediction

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

n.

A recital of words intended to harm; a curse

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

N

A blessing

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

Latin
To speak
Locution, eloquent, colloquial

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

n.

Style or action of speaking

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

adj.
Powerful and expressive
syn: articulate
ant: unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Answer 7

adj.
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
syn: idiomatic

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

Latin
To call
Evocative,equivocate, advocate

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

adj.
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
syn: suggestive

Question 10

Equivocate

Answer 10

v.
To use misleading or confusing language
syn: evade

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

(1) v. To argue in favor of
(2) n. Someone who argues for
“syn: supporter ant: enemy”

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

Latin
To shout or call
Exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

Question 13

Exclamatory

Answer 13

adj.

Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

v.

To speak loudly and with feeling

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

adj.
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
syn: ear-splitting
ant: quiet