dic, dict

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What is a dictator?

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A person who rules a country with total authority, often in a cruel or brutal way.

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What is an edict?

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

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What does it mean to dictate?

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To give an order or to say something aloud in order to be recorded.

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What is dictation?

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The act of writing down what someone else says, often used in a classroom setting.

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What is a verdict?

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A judgment or opinion about something, often given by a jury in a court.

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What does contradict mean?

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To assert the opposite of a statement or to deny the truth of something.

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What is the difference between predict and prediction?

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To predict is the act of forecasting something, while a prediction is the statement made about what will happen.

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Can you give an example of a dictator?

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Adolf Hitler is an example of a dictator who ruled Germany with total authority.

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What is the purpose of an edict?

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To communicate important orders or decisions made by authorities.

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How is dictation used in education?

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Teachers may use dictation to help students practice writing and listening skills.