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Speaking. RED HOT ROOT WORDS. Mrs. Pope 7 th Grade Reading. Lesson 32 . Red Hot Root Words. attest. verb. to certify that something is true or genuine. attest. I can attest to his innocence. contestable. adjective. open for debate or dispute. contestable.
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Speaking RED HOT ROOT WORDS Mrs. Pope 7th Grade Reading Lesson 32
attest • verb • to certify that something is true or genuine
attest I can attest to his innocence.
contestable • adjective • open for debate or dispute
contestable While he was convinced he was right, his position was contestable.
dictate • verb • to speak and have someone else write down what is said; to decree
dictate The doctor dictatedhis notes into a tape recorder for the secretary to transcribe later.
dictum • noun • a statement from an authority or a judge; a saying
dictum The ruler’s dictum concerning new taxes was unpopular with the peasants.
eloquent • adjective • having fluent, powerful, vivid, graceful or persuasive speech
eloquent His eloquent speech moved people to tears.
eulogy • noun • a speech or statement of praise for a person or event
eulogy The daughter delivered the eulogy at her father’s funeral.
indictment • noun • a charge or accusation
indictment The man’s indictment was for three charges of theft.
loquacious • adjective • talkative, continually talking
loquacious The loquacious boy was always getting in trouble for talking during class.
oratory • noun • skill in public speaking
oratory Oratory was not her specialty; she did much better with the written word.
testimonial • noun • a written statement expressing a favorable opinion
testimonial The basketball player’s testimonial increased sales for the product.
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