Unit 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Dic/Dict
A
latin
to say
2
Q
dictate
A
verb
to speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied
Syn: Demand
Ant: Allow
3
Q
malediction
A
noun
a recital of words meant to harm
latin
4
Q
benediction
A
noun
a blessing
latin
5
Q
loc/loqu
A
latin
to speak
6
Q
locution
A
noun
style or action of sleeping
7
Q
eloquent
A
adjective
powerful and expressive
syn: articulate
ant: unclear
8
Q
colloquial
A
adjective
of or related to informal speech
latin
syn: idiomatic
9
Q
voca
A
latin
to call
10
Q
equivocate
A
adjective
calling forth a vivid image or expression
latin
syn: suggestive
11
Q
advocate
A
verb to argue in favor of latin syn:supporter ant: enemy
12
Q
clam/claim
A
latin
to shout or call
13
Q
exclamatory
A
adjective
having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
latin
14
Q
declaim
A
verb
to speak loudly
latin
15
Q
clamorous
A
adjective
characterized by loud noise or outcry
syn: ear-splitting
ant: quiet
