Latin Root Word Dict Means Speak diction n o nes manner of speaking enunciation e dict n public words used by an official proclaiming a law or command ID: 770222
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Latin Root Word “ Dict ” Means “Speak”
diction n - o ne’s manner of speaking; enunciation
edict n - public words used by an official proclaiming a law or command
contradict v - to speak against; to say the opposite
dictation n – the act of speaking words that someone writes down
indictment n - formal words charging a person with a crime
dictionary n - a reference book in which words are defined
predict v - to speak about future events; foretell
verdict n - the decision made by a jury in a trial
dictator n - a leader who rules with total power
dictum n - a judge’s expression of opinion
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absorbed Fully engaged
aisle A passageway that separates one section from another
beaming Smiling very warmly
sidetrack To turn away or distract someone from the main subject
oath A formal appeal to God or another authority to witness to the truth of a promise or statement.
reputation The general estimation in which a person or thing is held b y others.
command to require authoritatively; demand
monopoly an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service
ideal a standard of perfection or excellence . (n.)advantageous; excellent; best (adj.)
acquire to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own: