Dic, dict – to say or inform

dictate

dictator

dictatorship

diction The way one says words

dictionary

abdictate To speak about giving away responsibility; as in giving up all responsibility for an accident

abdication

addict At one point people were declared or said to be addicts in a court

addiction

addictive

benediction Saying something good; a blessing

malediction Speak badly about someone

contradict Saying something different than someone else

contradiction

contradictory

ded i cate To make a commitment; to devote oneself to something or someone

edict An order; a formal announcement

indicate

indication

indict (pronounced with a long i sound; the c is silent) To charge someone with an offense The woman went to court and was indicted for stealing a car; however, she was later found to be not guilty.

indictment (pronounced with a long i sound; the c is silent The charge that is made in public

verdict A true saying; usually heard in a court when someone is declared guilty or not guilty

predicament A difficult or embarrassing situation

predict

prediction

valedictorian The person who says the formal “good-by” at a school graduation

ditto Dit – is French for he says Ditto means – say again or a copy