1. Latin Root Word
“Dict” Means “Speak”

2. diction
One’s manner of speaking; enunciation

3. edict
Public words used by an official and proclaiming a law or command

4. contradict
To speak against; to deny the truth; to say the opposite

5. dictionary
A reference book in which spoken and written words are defined

6. predict
To speak about future events, foretell

7. verdict
The decision in a trial given by a jury

8. dictator
A leader who speaks and rules with total power

9. indictment
Formal words spoken or written by a grand jury charging a person with a crime

10. dictation
Act of speaking so that another may write down

11. dictum
A judge’s ruling or statement

12. Words from Frindle

13. absorbed
Fully engaged

14. aisle
A passageway that separates one section from
another

15. beaming
Smiling very warmly

16. sidetrack
To turn away or distract someone from the main subject

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

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