Unit 15 Flashcards

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Dictate

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PoS: verb
Def.: (1) to speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) to give an order; to make necessary
Root: Dic/Dict
Syn.: demand Ant.: allow

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Dic/Dict

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Def.: to say, to order
Root: Latin
Ex.: dictate, malediction, benediction

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Malediction

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PoS: noun
Def.: a recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Root: Dic/Dict
Syn.: none
Ant.: none
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Benediction

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PoS: noun
Def.: a blessing
Root: Dic/Dict
Syn.: none
Ant.: none
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Loc/Loqu

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Def.: to speak
Root: Latin
Ex.: Locution, Eloquent, Colloquial

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Locution

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PoS: noun
Def.: style or action of speaking
Root: Loc/Loqu
Syn.: noun
Ant.: noun
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Eloquent

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PoS: adjective
Def.: powerful and expressive
Root: Loc/Loqu
Syn.: articulate
Ant.: unclear
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Colloquial

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PoS: adjective
Def.: of or related to informal speech; conversational
Root: Loc/Loqu
Syn.: idiomatic
Ant.: none
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Voca

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Def.: to call
Root: Latin
Ex.: Evocative, Equivocate, Advocate

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Evocate

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PoS: adjective
Def.: calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root: Voca
Syn.: suggestive
Ant.: none
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Equivocate

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PoS: verb
Def.: to use misleading or confusing language
Root: Voca
Syn.: evade
Ant.: none
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Advocate

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PoS: (1)verb; (2)noun
Def.: (1)to argue in favor of; (2)Someone who argues for
Root: Voca
Syn.: (1)recommend (2)supporter
Ant.: (1)oppose (2)enemy
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Clam/Claim

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Def.: to shout or call
Root: Latin
Ex.: Exclamatory, Declaim, Clamorous

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Exclamatory

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PoS: adjective
Def.: Having a forceful, exited, or emotional tone
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn.: none
Ant.: none
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Declaim

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PoS: verb
Def.: to speak loudly and with feeling
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn.: none
Ant.: none
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Clamorous

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PoS: adjective
Def.: characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Root: Clam/Claim
Syn.: ear-splitting
Ant.: quiet