Unit 15 Words Flashcards
What does DICT/DIC mean?
To say, to order
What does the word Dictate mean? (2)
Syn.
Ant.
POS
1) To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded.
2) To give an order, to make necessary
Syn. Demand
Ant. Allow
POS - Verb
What does the word Malediction mean?
POS
A recital of words intended to harm, a curse
POS - Noun
What does the word Benediction mean?
POS
A blessing
POS - Noun
What does LOC/LOQU mean?
To speak
What does the word Locution mean?
POS
Style or action of speaking
POS - Noun
What does the word Eloquent mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Powerful and expressive
Syn. Articulate
Ant. Unclear
POS - Adj.
What does the word Colloquial mean?
Syn.
POS
Of or related to informal speech, conversational
Syn. Idiomatic
POS - Adj.
What does VOCA mean?
To call
What does the word Evocative mean?
Syn.
POS
Calling forth a vivid image or expression.
Syn. Suggestive
POS- Adj.
What does the word Equivocate man?
Syn.
POS
To use misleading or confusing language
Syn. Evade
POS - Verb
What does the word Advocate mean? (2)
Syn. (2)
Ant. (2)
POS (2)
(1) To argue in favor of
(2) Someone who argues for
(1) Syn. Recommend
(2) Syn. Supporter
(1) Ant. Oppose
(2) Ant. Enemy
(1) POS - Verb
(2) POS - Noun
What does CLAM/CLAIM mean?
To shout or call
What does the word Exclamatory mean?
POS
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
POS - Adj.
What does the word Declaim mean?
POS
To speak loudly and with feeling
POS - Verb
