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voc

call; voice

Related forms: voc · vok · 23 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes
23 words

to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

ad+voc+ate

Shared component: voc · call; voice

Relating to the voice or produced using the voice.

voc+al

Shared component: voc · call; voice

Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

ad+voc+acy

Shared component: voc · call; voice

A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation, especially one involving helping other people.

voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

(of words or statements) not clear and seeming to have two possible meanings, often done deliberately to hide the truth

equi+voc+al

Shared component: voc · call; voice

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

e+voc+ative

Shared component: voc · call; voice

To use ambiguous or unclear language, especially to avoid committing to a position or to deceive.

equi+voc+ate

Shared component: voc · call; voice

The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for help, inspiration, or support.

in+voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

having only one possible meaning; clear and unambiguous.

uni+vocal

Shared component: voc · call; voice

All the words that a person knows or uses

vocabul+ary

Shared component: voc · call; voice

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or upset, especially deliberately.

pro+voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

pro+voc+ative

Shared component: voc · call; voice

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself to a definite statement.

equi+voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

to officially cancel or annul (a law, order, agreement, or privilege).

re+vok+ed

Shared component: vok · call; voice

the act of bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

e+voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

pro+vok+ing

Shared component: vok · call; voice

Able to be cancelled, withdrawn, or annulled.

re+voc+able

Shared component: voc · call; voice

having many meanings or interpretations; ambiguous.

multi+vocal

Shared component: voc · call; voice

the official cancellation of a law, order, or agreement.

re+voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

Expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way.

voc+i+ferous

Shared component: voc · call; voice

A large, formal assembly of people, especially for a university ceremony.

con+voc+ation

Shared component: voc · call; voice

In a manner that brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

e+voc+atively

Shared component: voc · call; voice

In a way that is intended to make someone feel angry, offended, or sexually interested.

pro+voc+atively

Shared component: voc · call; voice