1. Dic, Dict: to speak To Speak

2. abdicate Today’s word is abdicate, a verb, which means to give up a position of power; to relinquish

3. The Pope abdicated his power allowing a new Pope to gain power. abdicate

6. Kate hopes the queen will abdicate; however, Queen Elizabeth plans on remaining in power until death.

7. Abdicate (however) Many hoped the queen would abdicate her throne; however, she ruled until her death.

8. contradiction Today’s word is contradiction, a noun, which means something that opposes a statement or concept; opposition

9. The sign contradicted the directions. contradiction

10. Contradiction (nevertheless) My mother advised me to be polite; nevertheless, she contradicted her advice when she yelled at the waitress.

11. jurisdiction Today’s word is jurisdiction, a noun, which means the power to exercise authority; legal control.

13. Juris Law Juror Italy had no jurisdiction over the American so he was freed from jail.

14. Jurisdiction The security guard did not have jurisdiction in Culver City; on the other hand, the Culver City Police had the legal authority to arrest the bank robbers.

15. Predict: to speak before Today’s word is predict, a verb, which means to say in advance that something will occur; to foretell

16. Predict: The fortune teller predicted my future.

17. Predict Although the preacher predicted the world would end on Jan. 16, 2014, I awoke this morning to a glorious day. Complex: Dependent clause + independent clause (sentence)

18. vindictive Today’s word is vindictive, an adjective, which means seeking revenge; vengeful or spiteful.

19. Vindictive-seeking revenge, vengeful or spiteful The bunny grew vindictive, plotting revenge after he was chewed up by the dog

20. vindictive The bunny grew vindictive, plotting revenge after he was chewed up by the dog; however, the dog just kept wagging his tail oblivious to the evil plot.