Unit 15 Vocabulary

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 male necessary
Synonym: Demand
Antonym: Allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

“to say, to order”

Question 2

Malediction

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Benediction

Answer 3

N. A blessing.

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

“to speak”

Question 5

Locution

Answer 5

N. Style or action of speaking.

Question 6

Eloquent

Answer 6

Adj. Powerful and expressive.
Synonym: Articulate
Antonym: Unclear

Question 7

Colloquial

Answer 7

Adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational.

Synonym: Idiomatic

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

“to call”

Question 9

Evocative

Answer 9

Adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression.

Synonym: Suggestive

Question 10

Equivocate

Answer 10

V. To use misleading or confusing language.

Synonym: Evade

Question 11

Advocate

Answer 11

1) V. To argue in favor of.
Synonym: Recommend
Antonym: Oppose
2) N. Someone who argues for.
Synonym: Supporter
Antonym: Enemy

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

“to shout or call”

Question 13

Exclamatory

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Declaim

Answer 14

V. To speak loudly and with feeling.

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

Adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry.
Synonym: Ear-splitting
Antonym: Quiet