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What words have the root loq?

The root "loq" comes from Latin and means "to speak." Here are some words with the root "loq":

Directly from Latin:

* Loquacious: talkative, chatty

* Elocution: the art of speaking clearly and effectively

* Eloquence: the ability to speak fluently and persuasively

* Soliloquy: a speech delivered by a character alone on stage

English words derived from Latin:

* Dialogue: conversation between two or more people

* Prologue: an introductory speech or section

* Epilogue: a concluding section

* Interlocutor: a person who takes part in a dialogue

* Loquacity: the quality of being talkative

* Circumlocution: the use of many words where fewer would do

* Grandiloquent: using high-flown or bombastic language

* Equivocal: open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

* Colloquial: used in informal conversation

Other words with related meanings:

* Speak: to utter words

* Talk: to engage in conversation

* Say: to express something verbally

* Converse: to engage in conversation

* Discourse: formal speech or writing

* Address: to speak to or write to someone

* Communicate: to share information or ideas

* Articulate: to express oneself clearly and effectively

* Verbalize: to put thoughts into words

This list isn't exhaustive, but it shows the wide range of words that derive from the Latin root "loq" and its related meanings.

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