2. “Dict” Means “Speak”

3. diction One’s manner of speaking; enunciation

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

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

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

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

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

9. predict To speak about future events, foretell

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

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

12. dictum A judge’s ruling or statement

13. “Foli” means “Leaf”

14. bifoliate having two leaves

15. defoliant A chemical which causes green leaves to drop off

16. exfoliate To strip of leaves

17. foliage All the leaves of a plant

18. folic acid A vitamin contained in leafy green vegetables

19. folio pages (leaves) of a manuscript

20. portfolio a portable case for carrying sheets (leaves) of paper

21. trefoil a three-leaf clover

22. foil a thin sheet (leaf) of metal

23. unifoliate having one leaf