Unit 15 Flashcards

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Dictate

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Verb
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded; to give an order; to make necessary
Dic/Dict

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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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Noun
Recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Dict/Dict
Syn: demand
Ant: allow
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Benediction

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Noun
A blessing
Dic/Dict

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Loc/Loqu

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Latin
To speak
Locution, eloquent, colloquial

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Locution

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Noun
Style or action of speaking
Loc/Loqu

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Eloquent

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Adjective
Powerful and expressive
Loc/Loqu
Syn: articulate
Ant: unclear
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Colloquial

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Adjective
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Loc/Loqu

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Voca

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Latin
To call
Voca

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Evocative

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Adjective
Calling forth a vivid image or expression
Voca
Syn: suggestive

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Equivalent

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Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Voca
Syn: evade

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Advocate

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Verb; noun
To argue in favor in; someone who argues for
Voca
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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Latin
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
Clam/Claim

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Declaim

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Verb
To speak loudly with feeling
Clam/Claim

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Clamorous

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Adjective
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Clam/Claim