Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

V. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded
Syn- demand
Ant- allow

Question 1

Dic/dict

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Answer 1

Latin- to say, to order

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

N. a recital of words intended to harm; to curse

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

N. a blessing

Question 4

Loc/loqu

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Answer 4

Latin- to speak

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

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Answer 8

Latin- to call

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

V. To argue in favor of
Syn- supporter
Ant- enemy

Question 12

Clam/claim

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Answer 12

Latin- to shout or call

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