Unit XV Flashcards
Dictate
Verb; To speak aloud so that ones words may be recorded or copied, an order that is being given; Latin Dic/Dict; S: Demand; A: Allow.
Dic/Dict
“Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to order.”
Malediction
Noun; A recital of words intended to harm, a curse; Latin Dic/Dict; S: -; A: -.
Benediction
Noun; A blessing; Latin Dic/Dict; S: -; A: -.
Loc/Loqu
“Latin LOQUI, LOCUTUS “to speak.”
Locution
Noun; Style or action of speaking; Latin Loc/Loqu; S: -; A: -.
Eloquent
Adjective; Powerful and expressive; Latin Loc/Loqu; S: Articulate; A: Unclear.
Colloquial
Adjective; Of or related to informal or conversational speech; Loc/Loqu; S: Idiomatic; A: -.
Voca
“Latin VOCARE, VOCATUM “to call.”
Evocative
Adjective; Calling forth a vivid image or impression; Latin Voca; S: Suggestive; A: -.
Equivocate
Verb; To use misleading or confusing language; Latin Voca; S: Evade; A: -.
Advocate
Verb/Noun; To argue in favor of/ someone who argues for; Latin Voca; S: Recommend/Supporter; A:Oppose/Enemy.
Clam/Claim
“From Latin CLAMARE, CLAMATUM “to shout or call.”
Exclamatory
Adjective; Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone; Latin Clam/Claim; S: -; A: -.
Declaim
Verb; To speak loudly and with feeling; Latin Clam/Claim; S: -; A: -.
