Latin Root Word “Dict” Means “Speak”

diction n - one’s manner of speaking; enunciation

edict n - public words used by an official proclaiming a law or command

contradict v - to speak against; to say the opposite

dictation n – the act of speaking words that someone writes down

indictment n - formal words charging a person with a crime

dictionary n - a reference book in which words are defined

predict v - to speak about future events; foretell

verdict n - the decision made by a jury in a trial

dictator n - a leader who rules with total power

dictum n - a judge’s expression of opinion

Words from Frindle

absorbed Fully engaged

aisle A passageway that separates one section from another

beaming Smiling very warmly

sidetrack To turn away or distract someone from the main subject

oath A formal appeal to God or another authority to witness to the truth of a promise or statement.

reputation The general estimation in which a person or thing is held by others.

command to require authoritatively; demand

monopoly an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service

ideal a standard of perfection or excellence. (n.) advantageous; excellent; best (adj.)

acquire to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own: