-dict root words To speak or to say

contradict (verb) to speak or say the opposite

dictionary (noun) a book, mobile device, or online resource containing a selection of words in a language giving information about their meanings, pronunciations, and origins. Usually arranged alphabetically

dictate (verb) to say or read aloud to be recorded or written by another

dictator (noun) an absolute ruler; a ruler that has full power and gives no freedom of choice Kim Jong Il Adolf Hitler

diction (noun) choice and use of words in speech and writing

edict (noun) a formal command

interdict (verb) to forbid or prohibit something (noun) a punishment by the Catholic Church which a member is prohibited from participation in sacraments

predict (verb) to tell about in advance especially on the basis of having special knowledge

verdict (noun) the finding or answer of a jury in a court; a decision

vindictive (adjective) having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

1.The jury’s ____________________ found the defendant guilty of burglary. 2.The teacher recommended students look up words they did not know in a ____________________. 3.When John broke his arm, he had to _____________________ his essay for his teacher to write down. 4.I could not understand the woman’s ________________ when she spoke to me. 5.Premeditated crimes often have _______________ motives. 6.The weather forecast ______________ (ed) a severe storm later today. 7.The ___________________ stated by the church leaders did not allow the man to participate in the ceremony. 8.You do not want to __________________ yourself during a debate; your audience will not trust your point of view. 9.A __________________ does not take office through an election but instead by force. 10.The _______________ stated that it is against the rules to have ipods in school buildings.

Review Game Speed Round Directions: 1.Choose a power walker from your table for each round. Please rotate each round clockwise so that every group member goes twice. (Please note the important distinction between running and power walking. The former is prohibited; the later is sanctioned.) 2.When the sentence appears on the board, find the word that completes the sentence, then, have the power walker power walk the word to the board and place it in the blank with a magnet. 3.Fastest team wins!

When John broke his arm, he had to _____________________ his essay for his teacher to write down.

The weather forecast ______________ (ed) a severe storm later today.

You do not want to __________________ yourself during a debate; your audience will not trust your point of view.

The jury’s ____________________ found the defendant guilty of burglary.

I could not understand the woman’s ________________ when she spoke to me.

Premeditated crimes often have _______________ motives.

The ___________________ stated by the church leaders did not allow the man to participate in the ceremony.

The _______________ stated that it is against the rules to have ipods in school buildings.

A __________________ does not take office through an election but instead by force.

The teacher recommended students look up words they did not know in a ____________________.

Answers for speed round 1.Dictate 2.Predict(ed) 3.Contradict 4.Verdict 5.Diction 6.Vindictive 7.Interdict 8.Edict 9.Dictator 10.dictionary