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Greek/Latin Roots 4
Greek/Latin Roots (DICT) = Speak
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| contradict | to SPEAK against; SAY the opposite |
| dictation | what is written down as someone SAYS it |
| dictator | a leader who SPEAKS and rules with total power |
| diction | the manner in which something is expressed in words (written or SPOKEN) |
| dictionary | a reference book in which SPOKEN or written words are defined |
| dictum | a judge's ruling or STATEMENT |
| edict | public WORDS issued by an official that explain a law or command |
| indictment | formal words SPOKEN or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime |
| predict | to SAY what will happen before it occurs |
| verdict | the decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision SAID by the jury |