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12 Cards in this Set
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DICTATE |
1) to speak aloud in order that one's words may be copied or recorded. 2) to give an order; to make necessary |
1) I dictated my responses for Justine while she recorded our interview. 2) The boss's policy dictates that we keep the condition of the workroom clean. |
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MALEDICTION |
A recital of words intended to harm; a curss |
James knew he was doomed as soon as the evil witch plagued him with a malediction. |
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BENEDICTION |
A blessing |
Theo received a benediction after the penultimate part of his confirmation ceremony. |
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LOCUTION |
Style or action of speaking |
Oswald had a rather uncommon locution, for he spoke rapidly then ended with a slowly pronounced word. |
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ELOQUENT |
Powerful and expressive |
Lisa's poem was incredibly eloquent, with every one of her words representing her fearlessness, vitality, and strength. |
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COLLOQUIAL |
Of or related to informal speech |
When Carl entered class, he immediately changed his colloquial speech to a more appropriate, formal language. |
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EVOCATIVE |
Calling forth a vivid image or impression |
The writer created an evocative description of the luxurious mansion he wrote about it. |
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EQUIVOCATE |
To use misleading or confusing language |
Steve justified his stealing by equivocating with baseball analogies. He stated that he could steal just as how they steal bases in baseball. |
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ADVOCATE |
1) to argue in favor of 2) someone who argues for |
1) Eddie planned to advocate for less homework at the end of the school year because he wanted to enjoy time outside. 2) Amanda was an advocate of equal rights , and she gained much support with elaborate and emotional speeches. |
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EXCLAMATORY |
Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone |
Coach was well liked because of his exclamatory expressions and jokes to certain situations. |
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DECLAIM |
To speak loudly and with feeling |
Martin declaimed about his perspective towards animal care until his opponents had shed a tear. |
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CLAMOROUS |
Characterized by a loud noise or outcry |
The kookaburra's in the backyard created a clamorous call together. It seemed that they were laughing at the way we were mocking them. |
