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Considering words such as "predict", "dictate", "edict", and "dictionary", what does the Latin root "dict" mean?
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Correct Answer:
To say
Rationale:
♦The Latin root “dict” comes from "dicere," meaning to say or declare.
♦Words like "dictate" (to say or command) and "edict" (something spoken or proclaimed officially) reflect this meaning.
♦"Dictionary" is a book of words and their meanings, essentially things said and recorded.
♦Recognizing Latin roots improves vocabulary comprehension and test performance.
♦In English, many academic and professional terms are derived from Latin roots, making this root particularly significant.
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