Unit 15

Question 0

Loc/Loqu

Answer 0

Definition: to speak
Root: Latin
Words: loqui, locutus

Question 1

Dic/Dict

Answer 1

Definition: to say, to order
Root: Latin
Words: dicere, dictum

Question 2

Voca

Answer 2

Definition: to call
Root: Latin
Words: vicare, vocatum

Question 3

Clam/Claim

Answer 3

Definition: to shout or call
Root: Latin
Words: clamare, clamatum

Question 4

Dictate

Answer 4

Definition: to speak aloud in order that ones word may be copied or recorded
Root: Latin
Synonym: demand
Antonym: allow

Question 5

Malediction

Answer 5

Definition: a recital of words intended to harm; a curse
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 6

Benediction

Answer 6

Definition: a blessing
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 7

Locution

Answer 7

Definition: style or action of speaking
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 8

Eloquent

Answer 8

Definition: powerful and expressive
Root: Latin
Synonym: articulate
Antonym: unclear

Question 9

Colloquial

Answer 9

Definition: of or related to informal speech; conversational
Root: Latin
Synonym: idiomatic
Antonym:

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

Definition: calling forth a vivid image or impression
Root: Latin
Synonym: suggestive
Antonym:

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

Definition: to use confusing or misleading language
Root: Latin
Synonym: evade
Antonym:

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

Definition: to argue in favor of
Root: Latin
Synonym: supporter
Antonym: enemy

Question 13

Exclamatory

Answer 13

Definition: having a forceful, exciting, or emotional tone
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

Definition: to speak loudly and with feeling
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

Definition: characterized by a loud noise or outcry
Root: Latin
Synonym: ear-splitting
Antonym: quiet