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Saying Words
Vocabulary for Qtr. 2, Week 2
| Vocabulary Word | Definition | Synonym(s) | Antonym(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| contradict | to say the opposite of, or to deny (verb trans.) | deny, conflict, clash, disagree | agree |
| dictate | To say or read aloud in order to be recorded by another (verb trans.). To issue commands (verb intrans.) | decree, prescribe (v.t.). boss, dominate (v.i.) | record (v.t.), submit (v.i.) |
| edict | a public statement (noun) | announcement, law, ordinance | |
| judicious | possessing good judgment and prudence (adj) | sane, rational, sensible | irrational |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge (adj) | spiteful, vengeful | forgiving |
| accessible | easily approached or entered; easy to get along with; easy to understand (adj) | approachable, open | inaccessible; closed; cryptic |
| controversy | heated debate or discussion (noun) | argument, debate, fight, quarrel | consensus |
| cryptic | difficult to understand or explain (adj) | mystifying, mysterious, enigmatic | clear, obvious |
| disagree | to be of a different opinion | differ, dissent, vary | agree |
| discuss | to speak together, to exchange ideas and opinions (verb) | argue, debate, discuss, contend | ignore |