1. Greek and Latin Vocabulary

2. Nunc/Nounc
Latin
“to announce”

3. Enunciate (v) “To pronounce or articulate”
The spelling bee contestant was asked to enunciate so that the judges could understand what she was saying.
Syn: articulate
Ant: mumble

4. Renounce (v) “To reject by declaration”
In order to become a member of the fraternity, Jeff had to renounce his membership in other organizations.
Syn: disavow
Ant: reaffirm

5. Pronouncement (n) “A declaration of opinion; judgement”
Fred’s pronouncement that the party was a disaster drew agreement from the whole group.
Syn: declaration
Ant: concealment

6. Voc/Vok
Latin
“to call”

7. Invoke (v) “to call on for support”
Amy invoked the First Amendment when Bill tried to silence her.
Syn: appeal to
Ant: --

8. Provocative (adj) “causing disturbance or excitement”
The film’s provocative ending had people talking for months.
Syn: challenging; aggravating
Ant: pleasing; unexciting

9. Revoke (v) “to make invalid; deactivate”
If you don’t pay your traffic tickets, the state may revoke your driver’s license.
Syn: recall; cancel
Ant: activate

10. Fa
Latin
“to speak”

11. Ineffable (adj) “unutterable; indescribable”
Many religious writers speak of the ineffable wisdom of the divine being.
Syn: unspeakable
Ant: definable; describable

12. Infantile (adj) “childish; immature”
Although some people find practical jokes funny, Didi finds them infantile.
Syn: juvenile
Ant: mature

13. Affable (adj) “easy to converse with; friendly”
The principal was an affable fellow who got along well with all the children.
Syn: courteous
Ant: surly

14. Dic/Dict
Latin
“to say, to tell”

15. Edict (n) “an official order”
The palace issued an edict forbidding the rebel prince from entering the country.
Syn: decree
Ant: request

16. Indict (v) “to charge with a crime; accuse”
The jury indicted Richard on seven counts of burglary.
Syn: charge
Ant: excuse

17. Dictum (n) “a formal or authoritative statement”
When asked to defend his argument, Luther cited a dictum of his favorite poet.
Syn: --
Ant: --