Relier Pairs Dict Root WordVersion en ligne Match the definition to the correct root word. par Tina Smith 1 contradict 2 dictionary 3 edict 4 predict 5 diction 6 dictator 7 indictment 8 dictum 9 verdict 10 dictation public words issued by an official that explain a law or command what is written down as someone says it the manner in which something is expressed in words (written or spoken) a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined formal words spoken or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime a judge's ruling or statement the decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury a leader who speaks and rules with total power to speak against; to say the opposite to say what will happen before it occurs