Unit 15 Vocb Flashcards

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A recital of words intended to harm; a curse

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MALEDICTION

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

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Dictate

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A blessing

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Benediction

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Style or action of speaking

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Locution

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Powerful and expressive

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ELOQUENT

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Of or related to informal speech; conversational

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COLLOQUIAL

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Calling forth a vivid image or impression

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EVOCATIVE

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To use misleading or confusing language

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EQUIVOCATE

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(1) To argue in favor of (2) Someone who argues for

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Advocate

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Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

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Exclamatory

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To speak loudly and with feeling

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Declaim

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Characterized by a loud noise or outcry

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Clamorous

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