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What is a judgement or opinion about something?

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verdict

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What word means to say something that goes against what someone else says?

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contradict

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What is the act of saying words that someone writes down or that a machine records?

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dictation

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What do you call a guess about what will happen next based on evidence?

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prediction

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What is a book or electronic resource that lists words in a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean?

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dictionary

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What is the meaning of the word 'edict'?

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An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

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What does 'diction' refer to?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What is a 'dictator'?

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A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To say what will happen in the future based on evidence or reasoning.

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What is the difference between 'prediction' and 'verdict'?

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Prediction is a guess about the future, while a verdict is a decision made after consideration.