voc-, voca-, vocab-, vocat-, -vocation, -vocative, -vocable, vok-, -voke +
(Latin: call, talk, speak, say, voice; word)
revocatory
That which can be canceled or withdrawn; especially, an offer to make a contract or some kind of an agreement.
revoke
1. To annul, or to make void, by recalling or taking back; to cancel, rescind, repeal, or reverse.
2. To cancel an act, particularly a statement, document, or promise; as if it no longer existed.
A person can revoke a will, or revoke an offer, to enter into a contract, and a government agency can revoke a license.
revoker
Someone who puts an end to the validity or operation of a decree, decision, or promise.
revokingly
Characterized by being capable of being revoked or canceled.
sotto voce (SAH toh VOH chee; SAWT taw VAW che)
1. In soft tones, so as not to be overheard; in an undertone: "Say it sotto voce, they say, knowing full well that to shout about it would invite ridicule."
2. In a soft voice.
3. Music In very soft tones; used chiefly as a direction.
4. Etymology: from Italian, literally, "under voice", from sotto, from Latin subtus, "under, below" and voce, "voice".
sub verbo (voce); s.v.
Under the word [title].
A term used in cross references in dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, etc.
sub voce
Under the word.
A reference to an entry in an index, vocabulary, etc.
unequivocal
1. Having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion.
2. Not subject to conditions or exceptions; allowing for no doubt or misinterpretation.
3. Expressed in a clear and specific way.
unequivocally
1. In an unambiguous manner.
2. Characterized by leaving no doubt, being clear, and unambiguous.
unequivocalness
1. Clarity achieved by the avoidance of ambiguity.
2. Being sincere and plain of speech or presentation.
univocal
1. Having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion.
2. A word or term with only one meaning; unambiguous.
unprovoked
1. An attack, or a display of aggression or emotion; not caused by anything done or said.
2. Occurring without motivation or provocation; such as, an unprovoked attack.
unprovokedly
Without provocation, aggression, or cause for certain behavior.
Vir, veritas, vox.
Man, truth, voice.
Motto of California State Universities and Colleges, California, USA.
viva voce
With the living voice; by word of mouth.
Orally, with the living voice. A viva voce examination is one in which the respondent gives spoken answers instead of written responses.
Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: "talk, speak, speech; words, language; tongue, etc.":
cit-;
clam-;
dic-;
English Words: Origins and Histories;
fa-;
-farious;
glosso-;
glotto-;
lalo-;
linguo-;
locu-;
logo-;
loqu-;
mythico-;
-ology;
ora-;
-phasia;
-phemia;
phon-;
phras-;
Quotes: Language,Part 1;
Quotes: Language, Part 2;
Quotes: Language, Part 3;
serm-;
tongue.