Root Word Dictionary

root means to speak

• pod-

• manu-

• dict-

• spec-

what is written down as someone says it

• verdict

• edict

• dictum

• dictation

a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined

• prediction

• dictionary

• indictment

• contradiction

means before

• -or

• contra-

• post-

• pre-

History tells of many of this type of person who ruled by force so that people had very little control over their own lives.

• DICTUM

• EDICT

• DICTATOR

• VERDICT

The judge read this to the courtroom.

• DICTIONARY

• EDICT

• PREDICTION

• DICTUM

________ is a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined

• diction

• dictionary

• edict

• predict

________ mean what is written down as someone says it.

• Dictionary

• dictate

• diction

• dictation

If an official met with many people around him to announce why a certain law must be followed, what would he be saying?

• DICTUM

• EDICT

• DICTATION

• CONTRADICTION

Mrs. Kolean will ______________________ the directions to the class so they are able to hear them clearly.

• edict

• prediction

• predict

• dictate