Unit 15 Flashcards
Dictate
v.
1)To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) v. To give an order; to make necessary
DIC/DICT
syn: demand///ant:allow
DIC/DICT
Latin
to say, to order
dictate, malediction, benediction
Malediction
n.
a recital of words intended to harm; a curse
DIC/DICT
Benediction
n.
a blessing
DIC/DICT
LOC/LOQU
Latin
to speak
locution, eloquent, colloquial
Locution
n.
style or action of speaking
LOC/LOQU
Eloquent
adj.
powerful and expensive
LOC/LOQU
syn:articulate///ant:unclear
Colloquial
adj.
of or related to informal speech; conversational
LOC/LOQU
syn:idiomatic
VOCA
Latin
to call
evocative, equivocate, advocate
Evocative
adj.
calling forth a vivid image or impression
VOCA
syn:suggestive
Equivocate
v.
to use misleading or confusing language
VOCA
syn:evade
Advocate
(1) v. To argue in favor of (2) n. Someone who argues for
VOCA
syn:supporter
ant:enemy
CLAM/CLAIM
Latin
to shout or call
exclamatory, declaim, clamorous
Exclamatory
adj.
having a forceful, emotional, or excited tone
CLAM/CLAIM
Declaim
v.
to speak loudly and with feeling
CLAM/CLAIM