Unit 15

Question 0

Dictate

Answer 0

“(1) v. To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded
(2) v. To give an order; to make necessary”
Root: DICT
“syn: demand
ant: allow”

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

“Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to order”

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

Noun. “A recital of words intended to harm; a curse”

Root: DICT

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

n. A blessing

Root: DICT

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

“to speak”

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

“n. Style or action of speaking”

Root: LOCU

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

“adj. Powerful and expressive”
Root: LOQU
syn: articulate
ant: unclear”

Question 7

Collquial

Answer 7

“adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational”

Root: LOQU

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

“to call”

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

“adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression”
Root: VOC
syn: suggestive

Question 10

Equivocative

Answer 10

“v. To use misleading or confusing language”
Root: VOC
syn: evade

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

“1) v. To argue in favor of
(2) n. Someone who argues for”
Root: VOC
“syn: supporter ant: enemy”

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

“to shout or call”

Question 13

Exclamatory

Answer 13

“adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone”

Root: CLAM

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

“v. To speak loudly and with feeling”

Root: CLAIM

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

“adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry”