1. Mrs. Pope 7th Grade Reading
RED HOT ROOT WORDS
Lesson 32
Speaking
Mrs. Pope
7th Grade Reading

2. Red Hot Root Words Prefixes Meaning Words You Already Know dic
say, declare
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loc, log, loqu
speak, talk
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ora
speakl
oral
test
bear witness
testify

3. attest
verb
to certify that something is true or genuine

4. attest
I can attest to his innocence.

5. contestable
adjective
open for debate or dispute

6. contestable
While he was convinced he was right, his position was contestable.

7. dictate
verb
to speak and have someone else write down what is said; to decree

8. dictate
The doctor dictated his notes into a tape recorder for the secretary to transcribe later.

9. dictum
noun
a statement from an authority or a judge; a saying

10. dictum
The ruler’s dictum concerning new taxes was unpopular with the peasants.

11. eloquent
adjective
having fluent, powerful, vivid, graceful or persuasive speech

12. eloquent
His eloquent speech moved people to tears.

13. eulogy
noun
a speech or statement of praise for a person or event

14. eulogy
The daughter delivered the eulogy at her father’s funeral.

15. indictment
noun
a charge or accusation

16. indictment
The man’s indictment was for three charges of theft.

17. loquacious
adjective
talkative, continually talking

18. loquacious
The loquacious boy was always getting in trouble for talking during class.

19. oratory
noun
skill in public speaking

20. oratory
Oratory was not her specialty; she did much better with the written word.

21. testimonial
noun
a written statement expressing a favorable opinion

22. testimonial
The basketball player’s testimonial increased sales for the product.

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