adj. of or related to informal speech; conversational
adj. calling forth a vivid image or impression
adj. having a forceful, excited, or emotional tone
adj. characterized by a loud noise or outcry
adj. powerful and expressive
n. a blessing
v. to speak loudly and with feeling
1. v. to speak aloud in order that one's words may be copied or recorded 2. v. to give an order; to make necessary
n. style or action of speaking
n. a recital of words intended to harm; a curse