Unit 15 Flashcards
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Dictate
A
To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded;give an order make necessary
V.
SYN:demand
Ant:allow
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Dic/Dict
A
To say,to order
Latin
Dictate
Malediction
2
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Malediction
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A recital of words intended to do harm;a curse
N.
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Benediction
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A blessing
N.
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Q
Loc/Loqu
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To speak Latin Locution Eloquent Colloquial
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Locution
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Style of action of speaking
N.
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Eloquent
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Powerful and expressive
Adj.
SYN:articulate
Ant:unclear
7
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Colloquial
A
Of or related to informal speech;conversational
Adj.
SYN:idiomatic
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Q
Voca
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To call Latin Evocative Equivocate Advocate
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Evocative
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Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Adj.
Sym:suggestive
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Equivocate
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To use misleading or confusing language
V.
SYN:evade
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Advocate
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To argue in favor of;someone who argues for V. N. SYN:recommend Ant:oppose SYN:supporter Ant:enemy
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Clam/Claim
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To shout or call Latin Exclamatory Declaim Clamorous
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Exclamatory
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Having a forceful,excited,or emotional
Adj.
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Declaim
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To speak loudly and with feeling
V.
