Vocab Lesson XV Flashcards
1
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Malediction
A
A recital of words intended to harm; a curse
2
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Benediction
A
A blessing
3
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Locution
A
Style or action of speaking
4
Q
Eloquent
A
Powerful and expressive
5
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Colloquial
A
Of or related to informal speech; conversational
6
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Evocative
A
Calling forth a vivd image or impression
7
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Equivocate
A
To use misleading or confusing language
8
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Advocate
A
To argue in favor of
9
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Exclamatory
A
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
10
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Declaim
A
To speak loudly and with feeling
11
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Clamorous
A
Characterized by a loud noise or cry
12
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Dictate
A
To speak aloud in order that one’ words may be copied or recorded
