Unit 15 Vocab

Question 1

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

Answer 1

MALEDICTION

Question 2

N. A blessing

Answer 2

BENEDICTION

Question 3

N. Style or action of speaking

Answer 3

LOCUTION

Question 4

Adj. Powerful and expressive

Syn. Articulate
Ant. Unclear

Answer 4

ELOQUENT

Question 5

Adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational”

Syn. Idiomatic

Answer 5

COLLOQUIAL

Question 6

Adj.mCalling forth a vivid image or impression”

Syn. Suggestive

Answer 6

EVOCATIVE

Question 7

V. To use misleading or confusing language”

Syn. Evade

Answer 7

EQUIVOCATE

Question 8

V. To argue in favor of (ad´ və kət) (2) n. Someone who argues for”

Answer 8

ADVOCATE

Question 9

Adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone”

Answer 9

EXCLAMATORY

Question 10

V. To speak loudly and with feeling

Answer 10

DECLAIM

Question 11

Adj.Characterized by a loud noise or outcry”

Syn. Ear-splitting
Ant. Quiet

Answer 11

CLAMEROUS

Question 12

V.To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded (2) v. To give an order; to make necessary”

Syn. Demand
Ant. Allow

Answer 12

DICTATE