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Latin Root Word
Latin Root WordDict Means SpeakdictionOnes manner of speaking; enunciation
edictPublic words used by an official and proclaiming a law or command
contradictTo speak against; to deny the truth; to say the opposite
dictationAct of speaking so that another may write down
indictmentFormal words spoken or written by a grand jury charging a person with a crime
dictionaryA reference book in which spoken and written words are defined
predictTo speak about future events, foretell
verdictThe decision in a trial given by a jury
dictatorA leader who speaks rules with total power.
dictumA judges ruling or statement
DiscomfortDistress or uneaseprimitiveSimple; unsophisticated or crudeinteriorThe inside of a space; such as a home or buildinghonoredAccepting or enjoying respect or distinctionsecretiveConcealing; not open or frankimmersedFully absorbed or occupiedbungledBotched; handled badlycontagiousSpread by contact; communicablebrandishingWaving about in bold or daring manner; flourishingimprintedMarked on a surface by printing or pressureWords from Frindle
absorbedFully engaged
aisleA passageway that separates one section fromanother
beamingSmiling very warmly
sidetrackTo turn away or distract someone from the main subject
oathA formal appeal to God or another authority to witness to the truth of a promise or statement.
reputationThe general estimation in which a person or thing is held by others.