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voc

Latin

Variants

vocvoicvokvow

Related Roots

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About This Root

From Latin vōx (voice) and vocāre (to call). Variants include voic-, vok-, vow-. Highly productive: voice, vocal (of the voice), vocabulary (a collection of calling-words), advocate (call to one's side), invoke (call upon), provoke (call forth), revoke (call back), evoke (call out), and vociferous (carrying a loud voice). The root connects physical voice with the act of summoning.

Associated Words

advocacy

Active public support for a cause or person

GREB2

advocate

To publicly support a cause; a person who supports or pleads for others

NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFL

advocator

A person who supports or promotes a cause

C2

avocation

A hobby pursued outside one's main occupation

TOEFLGREC2

avocational

Relating to a hobby rather than a profession

TOEFLC2

avow

To declare or admit something openly

TOEFLGREC2

avowed

Openly and frankly declared or acknowledged

C2

avowedly

In an openly acknowledged manner

C2

convocation

A formal assembly or the act of calling one together

C2

convoke

To formally call people together for a meeting

TOEFLGREC2

deep-voiced

Having a low, resonant voice

disavow

To deny responsibility for or connection with something

GREC2

disavowal

A denial of connection, knowledge, or responsibility

C2

equivocal

Having two or more possible meanings; deliberately vague or ambiguous

IELTSTOEFLC2

equivocate

To speak ambiguously or vaguely in order to mislead

TOEFLGREC2

equivocation

The use of ambiguous language to mislead or avoid a clear answer

GREC2

equivoke

An ambiguous expression or pun

evocation

The act of bringing memories or feelings to mind

C2

evocative

Bringing strong memories or feelings to mind

GREC2

evocatively

In a way that evokes strong feelings or memories

C2

evoke

To bring a feeling or memory to mind; to call forth

IELTSTOEFLGRE

invocation

A prayer or appeal to a god or authority for help

TOEFLC2

invoke

To call upon for help; to cite as authority or justification

TOEFLGREB2

irrevocable

Final and impossible to change or cancel

TOEFLGREC2

irrevocably

In a final way that cannot be cancelled or undone

C2

multivocal

Having many meanings or interpretations

C2

provocation

An action that deliberately angers or irritates someone

TOEFLGREC2

provocative

Deliberately causing anger, controversy, or sexual interest

TOEFLC2

provocatively

In a manner that provokes anger or strong reaction; 挑衅地,煽动性地

C2

provoke

To make someone angry; to cause a reaction

IELTSTOEFLC1

provoking

Causing annoyance or strong reaction; 令人恼火的,挑衅性的

C1

revocable

Able to be cancelled or withdrawn

C2

revocation

The official cancellation or withdrawal of something

B2

revoke

To officially cancel or withdraw something

TOEFLC1

self-advocacy

Speaking up for one's own interests and rights

self-advocate

A person who represents their own interests

thought-provoking

Stimulating deep thinking

univocal

Having only one meaning; unambiguous

GREC2

unprovoked

Done without any cause or provocation

GREC2

vocabulary

The words known by a person or used in a particular field; a word list

IELTSA2

vocal

Relating to the voice or singing; expressing opinions openly

TOEFLB2

vocalist

A singer, especially one performing with a band

GREB2

vocalization

The act of producing vocal sounds; a vocal utterance

B2

vocalize

To express with the voice; to sing or make vocal sounds

B2

vocation

A strong calling or suitability for a particular career or profession

IELTSTOEFLGRE

vocational

Relating to a career or practical skills training

IELTSTOEFLB1

vocationally

In terms of one's vocation or career

C2

vociferous

Loud, forceful, and insistent in expression

C2

vociferously

In a loud and forceful manner

C2

voice

the sound of speaking; the ability to express opinions; to express

NGSL 1kA2

voice-activated

Controlled by spoken commands

voice-over

Narration by an unseen speaker in a film or broadcast

voiceless

Without voice or say; (of sounds) produced without vocal cord vibration

C2

vow

A solemn promise; to swear to do something

IELTSB2