Vocabulary List REVIEW: dict = speak
the manner in which something is express in words (written or spoken)
diction the manner in which something is express in words (written or spoken)
to speak against; to say the opposite
contradict to speak against; to say the opposite
what is written down as someone says it
dictation what is written down as someone says it
public words issued by an official that explain a law or command
edict public words issued by an official that explain a law or command
to say what will happen before it occurs
predict to say what will happen before it occurs
formal words spoken or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime
indictment formal words spoken or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime
a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined
dictionary a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined
the decision a jury in a trial; the decision said by the jury
verdict the decision a jury in a trial; the decision said by the jury
a judge’s ruling or statement
dictum a judge’s ruling or statement
a leader who speaks and rules with total power
dictator a leader who speaks and rules with total power