Unit 15 Flashcards

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Dictate

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Verb.to speak aloud in order the ones words may be copied.
Root.dict
Syn.demand
Ant.allow

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Dic/dict

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Latin means to say, order

Examples- dictate , medication

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Malediction

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Noun.a recital of words intended to harm.

Root.dict

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Benediction

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Noun.a blessing

Root.dic

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Loc/loqu

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Latin means to speak

Examples-locution,eloquent

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Locution

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Noun.style or action of speaking.

Root.loc

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Eloquent

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Adj.powerful and expressive.
Root.loq
Syn.articulate
Ant.unclear

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Colloquial

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Adj.of or related to informal speech
Root.loq
Syn.idiomatic

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Voca

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Latin means to call

Examples-evocative,equivocate

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Evocative

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Adj.calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root.voca
Syn.suggestive

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Equivocate

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Verb.to use misleading or confusing language
Root.voca
Syn.evade

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Advocate

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Verb-to argue in favor of
Root.voca
Syn.recommend
Ant.oppse

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Advocate #2

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Careful financial planning.
Syn.supporter
Ant.enemy

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Clam/claim

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Latin means to shout or call

Examples-exclamatory,declaim

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Exclamatory

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Adj.having a forceful,exited

Root.clam

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Declaim

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Verb.to speak loudly and with feeling

Root.clam

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Clamorous

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Adj.characterized by a a loud noise or outery
Root.clam
Syn.ear-splitting
Ant.quiet