Roots of the Senses I

voc/vok

• advocate: advokat, pengacara, pembela
• convoke: mengumpulkan, memanggil
• evoke: membangkitkan, menimbulkan
• invoke: memohon, memanggil
• irrevocable: tak dapat ditarik kembali, tidak dapat diubah
• provoke: memprovokasi, memancing
• revoke: mencabut, membatalkan
• vocabulary: kosakata, kosa kata
• vocal: vokal, suara
• vocation: panggilan, profesi
• vociferous: keras, bising
• voice: suara, ucapan

• advocate
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• irrevocable
• provoke
• revoke
• vocabulary
• vocal
• vocation
• vociferous
• voice

Here’s a breakdown of the words

Related to speaking and communication:

• Advocate: To publicly recommend or support a person, cause, or policy. Imagine someone speaking up for a good cause.
• Convoke: To formally call together a meeting or assembly. It’s like issuing an official invitation for a gathering.
• Evoke: To call something forth from memory or imagination. It’s about bringing up a feeling or image in someone’s mind.
• Invoke: To formally call upon something for use or support. Think of using a law, rule, or tradition to justify an action.
• Vocabulary: The set of words that a person or a language knows and uses.
• Vocal: Expressing oneself readily and openly. This describes someone who is not afraid to speak their mind.
• Vocation: A strong feeling of being called to a particular way of life, often referring to a career or profession seen as a calling. It’s about a deep sense of purpose in your work.
• Vociferous: Loud, noisy, and expressing strong opinions. Imagine someone speaking very forcefully and maybe even a little aggressively.
• Voice: The sound produced by the human vocal cords used for speech and singing. It can also refer to a person’s way of expressing themselves or their opinion.

Related to actions and consequences:

• Provoke: To cause someone to feel angry or upset, or to take some action. Imagine deliberately saying something to get a reaction out of someone.
• Revoke: To officially cancel or take back something that was previously granted. This could be a permission, right, or privilege.
• Irrevocable: Impossible to be undone, reversed, or taken back. It describes something permanent.

As an advocate for animal rights, Sarah had always been vocal about her beliefs. She would often convoke meetings and rallies to evoke change in her community. Her passion for the cause was irrevocable, and she would never back down from a fight.

One day, Sarah received a call from a local animal shelter. They were in desperate need of someone to speak up for the animals that were being mistreated in their community. Sarah knew that this was her calling, and she immediately accepted the invitation.

At the shelter, Sarah was shocked by the conditions that the animals were living in. They were malnourished, sick, and living in cramped quarters. Sarah knew that she had to do something to provoke change.

Using her extensive vocabulary and vociferous voice, Sarah began to speak out against the mistreatment of animals. She invoked the community to take action and to stand up for what was right. And slowly but surely, change began to happen.

Thanks to Sarah’s advocacy, the shelter was able to improve the living conditions for the animals. And Sarah’s vocation as an animal rights advocate had only just begun. She knew that there was still so much work to be done, but she was determined to make a difference.

dict

• abdicate: turun tahta, melepaskan jabatan
• benediction: doa restu, berkat
• contradict: bertentangan, membantah
• dictate: menentukan, memerintah
• diction: diksi, cara berbicara
• dictionary: kamus, kosakata
• ditto: sama, serupa
• malediction: kutukan, sumpah serapah
• predict: meramalkan, memprediksi
• verdict: putusan, keputusan hakim

• abdicate
• benediction
• contradict
• dictate
• diction
• dictionary
• ditto
• malediction
• predict
• verdict

Here are short explanations for each of the words

1. Abdicate: To abdicate means to formally give up or renounce a position of power or responsibility, especially that of a monarch or ruler.
2. Benediction: A benediction is a prayer or blessing that is usually given at the end of a religious service or ceremony, asking for divine protection, guidance, or favor.
3. Contradict: To contradict means to assert the opposite or deny the truth of something, often in disagreement with a statement, belief, or person.
4. Dictate: Dictate can have multiple meanings. It can refer to giving orders or commands with authority, or it can mean to speak or dictate words for someone else to write down.
5. Diction: Diction refers to the choice and use of words in speech or writing, particularly with regard to clarity, style, and effectiveness of communication.
6. Dictionary: A dictionary is a reference book that provides definitions, meanings, and sometimes pronunciations and usage examples of words in a particular language.
7. Ditto: Ditto is used to indicate that something has been repeated or copied exactly as before. It is often represented by two quotation marks (“”) or the symbol (“).
8. Malediction: A malediction is a curse or a strong expression of hatred or ill-will towards someone or something.
9. Predict: To predict means to make an educated guess or forecast about what will happen in the future based on available information or evidence.
10. Verdict: A verdict is a formal decision or judgment made by a jury or judge in a court of law, typically determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant in a criminal trial.

Once upon a time, there was a king who had ruled his kingdom for many years. However, as he grew older, he began to feel that he could no longer fulfill his duties as a ruler. And so, he made the difficult decision to abdicate the throne and pass on the responsibility to his son.

During the coronation ceremony, the priest gave a benediction to the new king, wishing him a long and prosperous reign. However, not everyone was happy with the new king’s ascension to the throne. Some of the nobles began to contradict his authority, questioning his ability to rule.

The new king knew that he had to assert his power and show that he was in control. He began to dictate new laws and policies, using his eloquent diction to persuade his subjects to follow his lead. He even consulted the dictionary to ensure that his words were precise and accurate.

Despite his efforts, there were still those who opposed him. One day, a group of rebels gathered in the town square and began to chant maledictions against the king. They predicted that his reign would be short-lived and that he would soon be overthrown.

The king knew that he had to take action. He called for a trial and presented his case to the court. After much deliberation, the judges gave their verdict in favor of the king. They declared that he was the rightful ruler of the kingdom and that his authority should not be questioned.

From that day on, the king ruled with confidence and authority. He knew that he had the support of his people and that he could overcome any obstacle that came his way. And whenever he faced a challenge, he simply looked to his trusted advisors and said, “Ditto.”

clam/claim

• acclaim: pujian, sorak-sorai
• claim: klaim, tuntutan
• claimant: penggugat, pihak yang mengajukan klaim
• clamor: keributan, kegaduhan
• clamorous: bising, gaduh
• declaim: membacakan, menyampaikan dengan lantang
• disclaim: menyangkal, menolak
• exclaim: berseru, berteriak
• proclaim: mengumumkan, menyatakan dengan lantang
• reclaim: merebut kembali, mendapatkan kembali

• acclaim
• claim
• claimant
• clamor
• clamorous
• declaim
• disclaim
• exclaim
• proclaim
• reclaim

Here are explanations for the words

1. Acclaim: Acclaim refers to enthusiastic approval, praise, or recognition given to someone or something, often publicly. It signifies a positive response or admiration for achievements or qualities.
2. Claim: Claim can have multiple meanings. It can refer to asserting or stating that something is true or factual. It can also refer to a demand for something as a right or possession.
3. Claimant: A claimant is a person or party who makes a claim or asserts a right to something. It is someone who lays a formal or legal claim to a particular position, property, or entitlement.
4. Clamor: Clamor refers to a loud and continuous noise or uproar, often created by a group of people. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong and persistent demand or outcry for something.
5. Clamorous: Clamorous is an adjective that describes something or someone that is making a loud and noisy outcry or protest. It suggests a state of being vociferous or demanding attention.
6. Declaim: To declaim means to speak or recite in a dramatic or impassioned manner, often in a formal or theatrical setting. It involves delivering a speech or performance with emphasis and expression.
7. Disclaim: Disclaim means to deny or reject any responsibility, ownership, or association with something. It is a formal way of stating that one does not have any connection or liability towards a particular matter.
8. Exclaim: Exclaim means to cry out or utter something suddenly and loudly, often expressing surprise, excitement, or strong emotion. It is an exclamation or an emphatic expression.
9. Proclaim: Proclaim means to announce, declare, or make something known publicly and officially. It involves making a formal or authoritative statement to convey a message or information.
10. Reclaim: Reclaim means to retrieve, recover, or regain possession or control of something that was lost, taken away, or abandoned. It can also refer to restoring or revitalizing something that was neglected or damaged.

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Once upon a time, thereupon a time, there was a talented musician named John who had been performing in small venues for years. One day, he was discovered by a famous record producer who was blown away by his talent. The producer decided to sign John to his record label and soon, John’s music was being played on the radio all over the country.

As John’s popularity grew, so did the acclaim he received from his fans. They loved his music and would often clamor for him to perform at their local venues. John was thrilled by the attention and would often exclaim his gratitude to his fans during his performances.

However, not everyone was happy with John’s success. A rival musician claimed that John had stolen his music and accused him of plagiarism. The claimant even went so far as to file a lawsuit against John, hoping to ruin his career.

John was devastated by the accusations and decided to declaim his innocence. He hired a team of lawyers to fight the claimant’s case in court and prove that he had not stolen any music.

The case was long and drawn-out, with both sides presenting their arguments in a clamorous manner. However, in the end, the judge gave his verdict in favor of John. He proclaimed that John was innocent of the charges and that he had the right to continue making music.

John was overjoyed by the verdict and felt that he had reclaimed his reputation as an honest and talented musician. He continued to make music and his fans continued to acclaim his performances, knowing that he was a true artist who had earned his success through hard work and dedication.

loc/loqui

• circumlocution: berkelit-kelit, berputar-putar
• colloquial: bahasa sehari-hari, bahasa gaul
• elocution: pidato, cara berbicara
• eloquent: fasih, lancar, berwibawa
• grandiloquent: muluk-muluk, bombastis
• interlocuter: lawan bicara, mitra bicara
• loquacious: banyak bicara, cerewet
• magniloquent: muluk-muluk, bombastis
• soliloquy: monolog, pembicaraan seorang diri
• somniloquent: berbicara saat tidur

• circumlocution
• colloquial
• elocution
• eloquent
• grandiloquent
• interlocuter
• loquacious
• magniloquent
• soliloquy
• somniloquent

Here are explanations for the words:

1. Circumlocution: Circumlocution refers to the use of excessive words or indirect language to express an idea or to avoid being straightforward. It is a roundabout way of speaking or writing that often leads to verbosity or lack of clarity.
2. Colloquial: Colloquial refers to language or expressions that are used in informal, everyday conversations. It is the language of common speech, often specific to a particular region or social group.
3. Elocution: Elocution refers to the skill or art of clear and expressive public speaking or reading aloud. It focuses on proper pronunciation, intonation, and gestures to enhance communication and convey meaning effectively.
4. Eloquent: Eloquent describes someone who has the ability to express themselves fluently, persuasively, and with grace. It refers to the skill of using language in a powerful and articulate manner to convey thoughts and emotions.
5. Grandiloquent: Grandiloquent describes language or speech that is pompous, extravagant, or overly elaborate. It involves the use of high-flown or exaggerated expressions to impress or sound important.
6. Interlocutor: An interlocutor is a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue with others. It refers to someone who engages in a discussion or exchange of ideas with one or more individuals.
7. Loquacious: Loquacious describes someone who is excessively talkative or fond of talking. It refers to a person who tends to speak at length or with great enthusiasm, often enjoying the sound of their own voice.
8. Magniloquent: Magniloquent describes language or speech that is lofty, grand, or pompous. It involves the use of impressive or high-sounding words and phrases to create an elevated or grandiose effect.
9. Soliloquy: A soliloquy is a literary device used in drama or literature where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually when alone on stage. It provides insight into the character’s innermost feelings, reflections, or dilemmas.
10. Somniloquent: Somniloquent refers to the act of talking while asleep or during sleep. It is a rare phenomenon where a person speaks or utters words unconsciously while in a state of sleep.

I hope these explanations help you understand the meanings of the words.

Words in Use

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Jack who had a passion for public speaking. He loved to use big words and grandiloquent phrases to impress his audience. However, his speeches were often filled with circumlocution and he struggled to get his point across.

One day, Jack attended a public speaking competition where he met an eloquent speaker named Sarah. Sarah’s speeches were simple and colloquial, yet they were powerful and moving. Jack was amazed by her ability to connect with her audience and decided to ask her for advice.

Sarah agreed to help Jack and they began to practice together. She taught him the importance of using simple language and avoiding circumlocution. She also showed him how to use body language and tone of voice to enhance his elocution.

As they practiced, Jack became more confident and his speeches became more effective. He learned to be more loquacious and engaging, and his audience responded with enthusiasm.

One day, Jack was asked to give a soliloquy at a local theater. He was nervous, but he remembered Sarah’s advice and delivered a powerful speech that left the audience in tears.

After the performance, Jack was approached by an interlocuter who offered him a job as a public speaker. Jack was thrilled and accepted the offer.

From that day on, Jack became known as a skilled and eloquent speaker. He continued to work with Sarah and even learned to incorporate somniloquent techniques into his speeches. He was grateful for her guidance and knew that he would not have succeeded without her help.

chor

• carol: nyanyian natal
• choir: paduan suara
• choral: paduan suara
• chorale: paduan suara gereja
• chord: kord, akord
• choreographer: koreografer
• chorus: paduan suara, korus
• chorus line: barisan korus

• carol
• choir
• choral
• chorale
• chord
• choreographer
• chorus
• chorus line

Here are explanations for the words

1. Carol: A carol is a festive song or hymn, typically associated with Christmas. Carols are often sung in a joyful and celebratory manner, expressing religious or seasonal themes.
2. Choir: A choir is a group of singers who perform together, usually under the direction of a conductor. Choirs can be composed of different vocal ranges, such as soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, and they often sing in harmony.
3. Choral: Choral refers to anything related to a choir or choral music. It can describe music compositions or performances that involve a choir, or it can refer to the style of singing that is characteristic of a choir.
4. Chorale: A chorale is a hymn or a simple religious song, often sung by a congregation in a church setting. Chorales are typically characterized by their straightforward melodies and harmonies.
5. Chord: A chord is a combination of three or more musical notes played simultaneously. Chords are the building blocks of harmony and are used to create the harmonic structure of a piece of music.
6. Choreographer: A choreographer is a person who creates and designs dance movements and routines. They are responsible for planning and arranging the movements of dancers in a performance, often in collaboration with the music and overall artistic vision.
7. Chorus: In music, a chorus refers to a repeated section of a song or composition that typically features a group of singers or instruments. The chorus often contains the main theme or hook of the piece and is usually more catchy and memorable.
8. Chorus Line: A chorus line refers to a row or line of dancers who perform synchronized dance movements in a musical or theatrical production. Chorus lines are often seen in large-scale productions, such as Broadway shows, where a group of dancers performs together in unison.

I hope these explanations help you understand the meanings of the words.

Words in Use

It was Christmas Eve and the small town of Maplewood was bustling with excitement. The local choir had been practicing for months for their annual carol concert and everyone was looking forward to it.

The choir was made up of people from all walks of life, from the young to the old. They had been rehearsing every week under the guidance of their choreographer, Mrs. Johnson. She had worked tirelessly to ensure that every note, chord, and chorus line was perfect.

As the sun began to set, the choir gathered in the town square. They were dressed in their finest clothes and ready to perform. The choral music filled the air, and the crowd was mesmerized by the beautiful harmonies.

The choir sang all the classic carols, from “Silent Night” to “Joy to the World”. The audience joined in, singing along with the choir. The sound was so beautiful that it brought tears to many eyes.

As the concert came to an end, the choir sang one final chorale. The crowd erupted into applause, and the choir took their final bow. It was a magical night that no one would ever forget.

As the choir members made their way home, they felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. They had worked hard to create something beautiful, and they had succeeded. They knew that they had brought joy to the hearts of many, and that was the greatest gift of all.