Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

V. To speak aloud in order that one’s word may be copied or recorded.OR To give an order; to make necessary.
Root: Dic/Dict
Syn. Demand
Ant. Allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

Latin. To say, order

Dictate, Malediction, Benediction

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

N. A recital of words intended to do harm; a curse
Root: Dic/Dict
Syn. Curse
Ant. Blessing

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

N. A blessing
Root: Dic/Dict
Syn. Prayer
Ant. Malediction

Question 4

Loc/ Loqu

Answer 4

Latin. To speak

Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial m.

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

N. A style or action of speaking
Root: Loc/Loqu
Syn. Speaking-style
Ant. Silence

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

Adj. A powerful and expressive
Root: Loc/ Loqu
Syn. Articulate
Ant. Unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Answer 7

Adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Root: Loc/ Loqu
Syn. Idiomatic
Ant. Formal

Question 8

Voca

Answer 8

Latin. To call

Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate,

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

Adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root: Voca
Syn. Suggestive
Ant. Blocking

Question 10

Equivocate

Answer 10

V. To use misleading or confusing language.
Root: Voca
Syn. Evade
Ant. Direct

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

V.  To argue in favor of
N.  Someone who argues for
Root: Voca
Syn. Recommend, supporter
Ant. Oppose, 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
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn. Emotional
Ant. Dull

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

V. To speak loudly and with feeling
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn. Lively
Ant. Bland

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

Adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn. Ear-splitting
Ant. Quiet