Unit 15 Flashcards
Dictate
Verb
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded; to give an order; to make necessary
Dic/Dict
Dic/Dict
Latin
To say to order
Dictate, malediction, Benediction
Malediction
Noun Recital of words intended to harm; a curse Dict/Dict Syn: demand Ant: allow
Benediction
Noun
A blessing
Dic/Dict
Loc/Loqu
Latin
To speak
Locution, eloquent, colloquial
Locution
Noun
Style or action of speaking
Loc/Loqu
Eloquent
Adjective Powerful and expressive Loc/Loqu Syn: articulate Ant: unclear
Colloquial
Adjective
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Loc/Loqu
Voca
Latin
To call
Voca
Evocative
Adjective
Calling forth a vivid image or expression
Voca
Syn: suggestive
Equivalent
Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Voca
Syn: evade
Advocate
Verb; noun To argue in favor in; someone who argues for Voca Syn: supporter Ant: enemy
Clam/Claim
Latin
To shout or call
Exclamatory, declaim, clamorous
Exclamatory
Latin
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
Clam/Claim
Declaim
Verb
To speak loudly with feeling
Clam/Claim