Root Words Flashcards: Dict

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What does the word 'contradict' mean?

  • To speak against; to say the opposite (correct)
  • To repeat someone's words
  • To agree with someone
  • To provide a summary

What is the meaning of 'dictation'?

What is written down as someone says it

What defines a 'dictator'?

A leader who speaks and rules with total power by force

What does 'diction' refer to?

<p>The manner in which something is expressed in words</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'dictionary'?

<p>A reference book in which spoken or written words are defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dictum' mean?

<p>A judge's ruling or statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'edict'?

<p>Public words issued by an official that explain a law or command</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'indictment' mean?

<p>Formal words spoken or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'predict' refer to?

<p>To say what will happen before it occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'verdict'?

<p>The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury</p> Signup and view all the answers

The root word 'dict' means to listen.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Contradict: Refers to speaking against or asserting the opposite of a statement or idea.
  • Dictation: Involves writing down words as they are spoken, often used in educational settings for transcription.
  • Dictator: A type of leader who wields total power, often ruling through force and suppressing opposition.
  • Diction: Relates to the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, influencing clarity and tone.
  • Dictionary: A resource that defines words, providing meanings and often usage in context, essential for language learning.
  • Dictum: A formal statement or ruling made by a judge, reflecting legal interpretations and precedents.
  • Edict: An official proclamation or command issued by authority, outlining laws or commands for public compliance.
  • Indictment: Refers to a formal legal accusation made by a jury, charging an individual with a specific crime.
  • Predict: The act of forecasting future events or outcomes based on observation or reasoning.
  • Verdict: The conclusive decision reached by a jury in a court, determining the outcome of a trial.

Root Word Context

  • The root word "dict" means "speak," forming the basis for various words that revolve around communication and authoritative statements.

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