Vocabulary #4

dict:

say

diction—1.) style of speaking or writing dependent upon choice of words.2.) enunciation 3.) word choice

dictation—the act of writing down words spoken by

another

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dict-

graph:

write

autograph-

a person’s signature

graphitea common mineral used in making lead for pencils

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graph-

carn:

flesh

carnivore—

an animal that eats flesh

carnival –

1. a traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc. 2. any merrymaking, revelry, or festival, as a program of sports or entertainment: a winter carnival. 3. the season immediately preceding Lent, often observed with merrymaking.

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carn

cred:

to believe

credible/incredibleCapable of being believed/not capable of being believed

Joseph GoebbelsMother Theresa

credit—

confidence in a purchaser’s ability and intention to pay

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cred-

fid:

faith

fidelity—

observance of promises; loyalty

confide to have full trust; to be able to share secrets

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fid

Prefix

over-: over; too much

overwrought—

extremely excited or agitated

overdraft—

the act of overdrawing a checking account

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over-

Suffix

-ness:

state or condition of

loneliness—

the depressing feeling of being alone

preparedness—

the state of being prepared

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-ness