Dic & Dict

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What does it mean to 'indict' someone?

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To officially charge someone with a crime.

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What does the root 'dic/dict' mean?

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To say or declare.

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What is a 'predicate' in grammar?

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Part of a sentence that has a verb and states something about the subject.

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What is 'dictation'?

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Writing down exactly what someone says.

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What is an 'edict'?

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An official declaration given by a person in power.

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What does 'dictionary' mean?

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A book that lists words and their meanings.

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What is a 'dictator'?

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A ruler with absolute power, often taken by force.

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What does 'contradict' mean?

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To say the opposite of what someone else has said.

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What is a 'verdict'?

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A decision made by a jury in a court case.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To say what will happen in the future.