Unit16

Question 1

Dic/dict

Answer 1

“to say, to order”

Lati

Question 2

Dictate

Answer 2

1) 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

Question 3

Malediction

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Benediction

Answer 4

n. A blessing

Question 5

Loc/loqu

Answer 5

“to speak”

Latin

Question 6

Locution

Answer 6

n. Style or action of speaking

Question 7

Eloquent

Answer 7

adj. Powerful and expressive

syn: articulate ant: unclear

Question 8

Colloquial

Answer 8

adj. Of or related to informal speech; conversational

syn: idiomatic

Question 9

Voca

Answer 9

To call

Latin

Question 10

Evocative

Answer 10

adj. Calling forth a vivid image or impression

Syn: suggestive

Question 11

Equivocate

Answer 11

To use misleading or confusing language

Syn: evade

Question 12

Advocate

Answer 12

(1) v. To argue in favor of (ad´ və kət) (2) n. Someone who argues for
Syn: supporter
Ant: enemy

Question 13

Clam/ claim

Answer 13

“to shout or call”

Latin

Question 14

Exclamatory

Answer 14

adj. Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Question 15

Declaim

Answer 15

v. To speak loudly and with feeling

Question 16

Clamorous

Answer 16

adj. Characterized by a loud noise or outcry

syn: ear-splitting ant: quiet