Vocabulary Unit 15

Question 0

dictate

Answer 0

Verb

(1) To speak aloud in order that one’s words may be copied or recorded
(2) To give an order; to make necessary

DIC/DICT

S- demand
A- allow

Question 1

DIC/DICT

Answer 1

To say, to order

Latin

dictate, malediction, benediction

Question 2

malediction

Answer 2

Noun

A recital of words intended to harm; a curse

DIC/DICT

Question 3

benediction

Answer 3

Noun

A blessing

DIC/DICT

Question 4

LOC/LOQU

Answer 4

To speak

Latin

locution eloquent, colloquial

Question 5

locution

Answer 5

Noun

Style or action of speaking

LOC/LOQU

Question 6

eloquent

Answer 6

Adjective

Powerful and expressive

LOC/LOQU

S- articulate
A- unclear

Question 7

colloquial

Answer 7

Adjective

Of or related to informal speech; conversational

LOC/LOQU

S- idiomatic

Question 8

VOCA

Answer 8

To call

Latin

evocative, equivocate, advocate

Question 9

evocative

Answer 9

Adjective

Calling forth a vivid image or impression

VOCA

S- suggestive

Question 10

equivocate

Answer 10

Verb

To use misleading or confusing language

VOCA

S- evade

Question 11

advocate

Answer 11

(1) Verb
To argue in favor of 
VOCA
S- recommend
A- oppose

(2) Noun
Someone who argues for
VOCA
S- supporter
A- enemy

Question 12

CLAM/CLAIM

Answer 12

To shout or call

Latin

exclamatory, declaim, clamorous

Question 13

exclamatory

Answer 13

Adjective

Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

CLAM/CLAIM

Question 14

declaim

Answer 14

Verb

To speak loudly and with feeling

CLAM/CLAIM

Question 15

clamorous

Answer 15

Adjective

Characterized by a loud noise or outcry

CLAM/CLAIM

S- ear-splitting
A- quiet