Root Word "dict"

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What does the root word 'dict' mean?

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The root word 'dict' means 'to say' or 'to speak'.

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What is a dictator?

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A dictator is a ruler with total power over a country, often taken by force.

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What does it mean to predict?

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To predict means to say what will or might happen in the future.

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What does it mean to contradict?

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To contradict means to say the opposite of something someone else has said; to deny the truth of something.

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What is a verdict?

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A verdict is a decision made by a jury in a court of law.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'dictator'.

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An example sentence is: 'The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.'

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What is the meaning of 'dictation'?

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Dictation is the act of saying words for someone else to write down.

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What does 'dictate' mean?

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To dictate means to say or read aloud something for someone else to write down.

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What is the relationship between 'dict' and 'dictionary'?

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The word 'dictionary' comes from 'dict', meaning it is a book that explains the meanings of words.

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What does 'predictable' mean?

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Predictable means something that can be foreseen or expected.