Unit 15 Vocabulary Cards

Front 1

DICTATE

Back 1

1) to speak aloud in order that one's words may be copied or recorded.

2) to give an order; to make necessary

Hint 1

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.

Front 2

MALEDICTION

Back 2

A recital of words intended to harm; a curss

Hint 2

James knew he was doomed as soon as the evil witch plagued him with a malediction.

Front 3

BENEDICTION

Back 3

A blessing

Hint 3

Theo received a benediction after the penultimate part of his confirmation ceremony.

Front 4

LOCUTION

Back 4

Style or action of speaking

Hint 4

Oswald had a rather uncommon locution, for he spoke rapidly then ended with a slowly pronounced word.

Front 5

ELOQUENT

Back 5

Powerful and expressive

Hint 5

Lisa's poem was incredibly eloquent, with every one of her words representing her fearlessness, vitality, and strength.

Front 6

COLLOQUIAL

Back 6

Of or related to informal speech

Hint 6

When Carl entered class, he immediately changed his colloquial speech to a more appropriate, formal language.

Front 7

EVOCATIVE

Back 7

Calling forth a vivid image or impression

Hint 7

The writer created an evocative description of the luxurious mansion he wrote about it.

Front 8

EQUIVOCATE

Back 8

To use misleading or confusing language

Hint 8

Steve justified his stealing by equivocating with baseball analogies. He stated that he could steal just as how they steal bases in baseball.

Front 9

ADVOCATE

Back 9

1) to argue in favor of

2) someone who argues for

Hint 9

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.

Front 10

EXCLAMATORY

Back 10

Having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone

Hint 10

Coach was well liked because of his exclamatory expressions and jokes to certain situations.

Front 11

DECLAIM

Back 11

To speak loudly and with feeling

Hint 11

Martin declaimed about his perspective towards animal care until his opponents had shed a tear.

Front 12

CLAMOROUS

Back 12

Characterized by a loud noise or outcry

Hint 12

The kookaburra's in the backyard created a clamorous call together. It seemed that they were laughing at the way we were mocking them.