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Dictate

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Verb
To speak in order that one's words may be copied or recorded, to give an order 
Dic/Dict
Demand 
Allow
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Dic/Dict

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Latin

To say, to order

Dictate, malediction, Benediction

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Malediction

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Noun
A recital of words intended to harm
Dic/Dict

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Benediction

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Noun
A blessing
Dic/Dict

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Loc/Loqu

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Latin

To speak

Locution, eloquent, colloquial

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Locution

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Noun
Style or action of speaking
Loc/Loqu

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Eloquent

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Adj.
Powerful and expressive 
Loc/Loqu 
Articulate 
Unclear
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Colloquial

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Adj.
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
Loc/Loqu
Idiomatic

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Voca

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Latin

To call

Evocative, equivocate, advocate

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Evocative

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Adj.
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
Voca
Suggestive

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Equivocate

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Verb
To use misleading or confusing language
Voca
Evade

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Advocate

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Verb, noun 
To argue in favor of, someone who argues for 
Voca
Recommend, supporter 
Oppose, enemy
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Clam/claim

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Latin

To shout or call

Exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

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Exclamatory

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Adj.
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
Clam/claim

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Declaim

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Verb
To speak loudly and with feeling
Clam/Claim

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Clamorous

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Adj.
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Clam/claim
Ear-splitting 
Quiet

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