Dict Words

What is the term for a reference book that gives meanings of spoken words?

• Dictation

• Indictment

• Dictionary

• Diction

What is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime called?

• Dictation

• Indictment

• Edict

• Jurisdiction

What is saying words for someone else to write down called?

• Dictation

• Indictment

• Edict

• Jurisdiction

What is an opinion or judgement called?

• Dictation

• Indictment

• Verdict

• Diction

What is a writer's or speaker's choice of words called?

• Dictation

• Dictum

• Diction

• Edict

a student; usually of the highest scholastic standing, who gives the farewell speech at commencement

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

• benediction

• an official order said by someone in authority

• dictum

• an expression of good wishes; a blessing

• indictment

• to say what will happen in the future

• predict

• a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

• edict

• a short saying; an authoritative statement

a leader who speaks and rules with total power

to say the opposite of

root means to speak

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