Units 15-16 Flashcards
0
Q
To speak aloud in order that ones words may be copied or recorded
To give an order; to make necessary
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Dictate
1
Q
ROOT
DIC/DICT
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Latin
DICERE, DICTUM
To say, or order
2
Q
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
A
Malediction
3
Q
A blessing
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Benediction
4
Q
ROOT
LOC/LOQ
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Latin
LOQUI, LOCTUS
To speak
5
Q
Style or action of speaking
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Locution
6
Q
Powerful and expressive
A
Eloquent
7
Q
Of or related to informal speech; controversial
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Colloquial
8
Q
ROOT
VOCA
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Latin
VOCARE, VOCATUM
To call
9
Q
Calling forth a vivid image or impression
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Evocative
10
Q
To use misleading or confusing language
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Equivocate
11
Q
To argue in favor of
Someone who argues for
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Advocate
12
Q
ROOT
CLAM/CLAIM
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Latin
CLAMARE, CLAMATUM
To shout or call
13
Q
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
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Exclamatory
14
Q
To speak loudly and with feeling
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Declaim
