Vocabulary #4
dict:
say
diction—1.) style of speaking or writing dependent upon choice of words.2.) enunciation 3.) word choice
dictation—the act of writing down words spoken by
another
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dict-
graph:
write
autograph-
a person’s signature
graphitea common mineral used in making lead for pencils
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graph-
carn:
flesh
carnivore—
an animal that eats flesh
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 immediately preceding Lent, often observed with merrymaking.
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carn
cred:
to believe
credible/incredibleCapable of being believed/not capable of being believed
Joseph GoebbelsMother Theresa
credit—
confidence in a purchaser’s ability and intention to pay
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cred-
fid:
faith
fidelity—
observance of promises; loyalty
confide to have full trust; to be able to share secrets
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fid
Prefix
over-: over; too much
overwrought—
extremely excited or agitated
overdraft—
the act of overdrawing a checking account
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over-
Suffix
-ness:
state or condition of
loneliness—
the depressing feeling of being alone
preparedness—
the state of being prepared
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-ness