vocab 26 Flashcards
1
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cogos
A
to drive together, compel, or force
2
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cogency
A
the state of speaking persuasively and clearly; persuasivness
3
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loquor
A
to speak
4
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eloquent
A
someone who is an artistically and emotionally clear speaker
5
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magniloquent
A
someone who uses big words and grand language in an effort to sound smart (sometimes smarter than they actually are)
6
Q
magnus
A
large
7
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magnanimous
A
big-hearted, generous, loving, forgiving
8
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magnate
A
a person of great power or influence
9
Q
magnify
A
to make larger or to make seem larger
10
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magnificent
A
someone who does great things
11
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magnum opus
A
a “big work;” the greatest work or masterpiece of an artist
12
Q
verbum
A
word
13
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verbatim
A
word-for-word
14
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verbiage
A
a style of words; a type of terminology
15
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volvo, voltus
A
to roll
16
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revolution
A
a radical change of some sort; a complete “rolling over”
