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NUNC, NOUNC ENUNCIATE The spelling bee contestant was asked to enunciate so that the judges could understand what she was saying. v. To pronounce or articulate L. e, “out of,” + nuntiatum = to announce out of syn: articulate ant: mumble Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin NUNTIARE, NUNTIATUM “to announce”

NUNC, NOUNC RENOUNCE In order to become a member of the fraternity, Jeff had to renounce his membership in other organizations. v. To reject by declaration L. re, “back,” + nuntiatum = to go back on an announcement syn: disavow ant: reaffirm Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin NUNTIARE, NUNTIATUM “to announce”

NUNC, NOUNC PRONOUNCEMENT Fred’s pronouncement that the party was a disaster drew agreement from the whole group. n. A declaration of opinion; judgement L. pro, “forth,” + nuntiatum = to announce forth syn: declaration Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin NUNTIARE, NUNTIATUM “to announce”

VOC, VOK INVOKE Amy invoked the First Amendment when Bill tried to silence her. v. To call on for support L. in, “on,” + vocare = to call on syn: appeal to Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin VOCARE, VOCATUS “to call”

VOC, VOK PROVOCATIVE The film’s provocative ending had people talking for months. adj. Causing disturbance or excitement L. pro, “forth,” + vocare = to call forth (emotions) Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin VOCARE, VOCATUS “to call”

VOC, VOK REVOKE If you don’t pay your traffic tickets, the state may revoke your driver’s license. v. To make invalid; deactivate L. re, “back,” + vocare = to call back syn: recall, cancel ant: activate The angry cigarette shouted, “REVOKE the NOSMOKING law!” Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin VOCARE, VOCATUS “to call”

FA INEFFABLE Many religious writers speak of the ineffable wisdom of the divine being. adj. Unutterable, indescribable L. in, “not,” + ex, “out of,” + fari = not able to be spoken Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin FOR, FARI “to speak”

FA INFANTILE Although some people find practical jokes funny, Didi finds them infantile. adj. Childish; immature L. in, “not,” + fari = not able to speak syn: juvenile ant: mature Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin FOR, FARI “to speak”

FA AFFABLE The principal was an affable fellow who got along well with all the children. adj. Easy to converse with; friendly L. ad, “towards,” + fari = to speak toward syn: courteous ant: surly Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin FOR, FARI “to speak”

DIC, DICT EDICT The palace issued an edict for bidding the rebel prince from entering the country. n. An official order L. e, “out of,” + dictum = to speak out (officially) syn: decree Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to tell”

DIC, DICT INDICT The jury indicted Richard on seven counts of burglary. v. To charge with a crime; accuse L. in, “against,” + dictum = to speak against syn: charge ant: excuse Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to tell”

DIC, DICT DICTUM When asked to defend his argument, Luther cited a dictum of his favorite poet. n. A formal or authoritative statement L. dictum, having been said Unit Two Back to Table of Contents Latin DICERE, DICTUM “to say, to tell”