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Vocabulary #4

Vocabulary #4. d ict : say. d ict ion — 1.) style of speaking or writing dependent upon choice of words. 2.) enunciation 3.) word choice. d ict ation— the act of writing down words spoken by another. o ther words that include the root dict -. g raph : write.

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Vocabulary #4

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  1. Vocabulary #4

  2. dict:say

  3. diction— 1.) style of speaking or writing dependent upon choice of words. 2.) enunciation 3.) word choice

  4. dictation— the act of writing down words spoken by another

  5. other words that include the rootdict-

  6. graph: write

  7. autograph- a person’s signature

  8. graphite a common mineral used in making lead for pencils

  9. other words that include the root graph-

  10. carn:flesh

  11. carnivore— an animal that eats flesh

  12. carnival – 1.a traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc. 2. any merrymaking,revelry, or festival, as a program of sports or entertainment: a winter carnival. 3. the season immediatelypreceding Lent, often observed with merrymaking.

  13. other words that include the root carn

  14. cred: to believe

  15. credible/incredible Capable of being believed/not capable of being believed Mother Theresa Joseph Goebbels

  16. credit— confidence in a purchaser’s ability and intention to pay

  17. other words that include the rootcred-

  18. fid:faith

  19. fidelity— observance of promises; loyalty

  20. confideto have full trust; to be able to share secrets

  21. other words that include the rootfid

  22. Prefixover-: over; too much

  23. overwrought— extremely excited or agitated

  24. overdraft— the act of overdrawing a checking account

  25. other words that include the prefixover-

  26. Suffix -ness:state or condition of

  27. loneliness— the depressing feeling of being alone

  28. preparedness— the state of being prepared

  29. other words that contain the suffix -ness

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