Unit 15 Flashcards
Dictate
Verb.to speak aloud in order the ones words may be copied.
Root.dict
Syn.demand
Ant.allow
Dic/dict
Latin means to say, order
Examples- dictate , medication
Malediction
Noun.a recital of words intended to harm.
Root.dict
Benediction
Noun.a blessing
Root.dic
Loc/loqu
Latin means to speak
Examples-locution,eloquent
Locution
Noun.style or action of speaking.
Root.loc
Eloquent
Adj.powerful and expressive.
Root.loq
Syn.articulate
Ant.unclear
Colloquial
Adj.of or related to informal speech
Root.loq
Syn.idiomatic
Voca
Latin means to call
Examples-evocative,equivocate
Evocative
Adj.calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root.voca
Syn.suggestive
Equivocate
Verb.to use misleading or confusing language
Root.voca
Syn.evade
Advocate
Verb-to argue in favor of
Root.voca
Syn.recommend
Ant.oppse
Advocate #2
Careful financial planning.
Syn.supporter
Ant.enemy
Clam/claim
Latin means to shout or call
Examples-exclamatory,declaim
Exclamatory
Adj.having a forceful,exited
Root.clam