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Dict Means Speak

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diction Ones manner of speaking; enunciation

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edict Public words used by an official and proclaiming a law or command

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contradict To speak against; to deny the truth; to say the opposite

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dictation Act of speaking so that another may write down

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indictment Formal words spoken or written by a grand jury charging a person with a crime

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dictionary A reference book in which spoken and written words are defined

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predict To speak about future events, foretell

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verdict The decision in a trial given by a jury

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dictator A leader who speaks and rules with total power

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dictum A judges ruling or statement

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Foli means Leaf

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bifoliate having two leaves

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defoliant A chemical which causes green leaves to drop off

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exfoliate To strip of leaves

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foliage All the leaves of a plant

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folic acid A vitamin contained in leafy green vegetables

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folio pages (leaves) of a manuscript

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portfolio a portable case for carrying sheets (leaves) of paper

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trefoil a three-leaf clover

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foil a thin sheet (leaf) of metal

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unifoliate having one leaf