Unit 15 Flashcards
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Dictate
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V. To speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied or recorded
V. To give an order, to make necessary
Syn demand
Ant allow
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Dic/dict
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Latin To say, to order Dictate Malediction Benediction
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Malediction
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N.
A recital of words intended to harm; curse
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Benediction
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N a blessing
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Loc/loqe
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Latin To speak Locution Eloquent Colloquial
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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
Unclear. Ant
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Colloquial
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Adj.
Of or related to informal speech; conversational.
Syn idiomatic
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Voca
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Latin To call Equivocate Evocative Advocate
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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 to misleading or confusing language
Syn evade
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Advocate
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- V. To argue in favor of
- N. someone who argues for
1.Syn recommend
Ant repose
2.syn supporter
Ant enemy
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Clam/claim
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Latin To shout or call Exclamatory Declaim Clamorous
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Exclamatory
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Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone. Adj
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Declaim
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V. To speak loudly and with feeling
