English Word Root: dict

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1 addict   Speak   Example Sentences
v. cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
2 addiction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
3 addictive   Speak   Example Sentences
a. something you cannot stop taking once you have started
4 benediction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes
5 contradict   Speak   Example Sentences
v. deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite; confront
6 contradiction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. assertion of contrary; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; opposition, whether by argument or conduct
7 contradictory   Speak   Example Sentences
a. nature of, or being a contradiction; mutually exclusive; opposing
8 dictate   Speak   Example Sentences
v. prescribe; rule as a dictator
9 dictator   Speak   Example Sentences
n. a leader who has complete power in a country and has not been elected by the people
10 dictatorial   Speak   Example Sentences
a. pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute
11 diction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. choice and use of words in speech or writing
12 dictionary   Speak   Example Sentences
n. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information
13 dictum   Speak   Example Sentences
n. a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source
14 edict   Speak   Example Sentences
n. decree ,especially issued by a sovereign; official command
15 indict   Speak   Example Sentences
v. charge; accuse formally of a crime
16 jurisdiction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. authority; right and power to interpret and apply the law
17 malediction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. curse; evil-speaking; the utterance of curse or execration
18 predict   Speak   Example Sentences
v. state, tell about, or make known in advance, especially based on special knowledge
19 predictability   Speak   Example Sentences
n. likelihood; quality of being predictable
20 predictable   Speak   Example Sentences
a. expectable; likely; capable of being predicted or foretold
21 prediction   Speak   Example Sentences
n. something foretold or predicted; prophecy
22 unpredictable   Speak   Example Sentences
a. random; difficult to foretell or foresee
23 valedictory   Speak   Example Sentences
a. of a speech given in farewell, especially one delivered by an outstanding member of graduating class
24 verdict   Speak   Example Sentences
n. an opinion or decision made after judging the facts, especially one made at the end of a trial
25 vindictive   Speak   Example Sentences
a. seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious will