Match the roots to the definitions.
dic
addict
contradict
diction
predict
vindictive
dictate
verdict
dictator
edict
judicious
benediction
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– tell someone what to write or do
– decision made after hearing or considering evidence
– a root word meaning ‘say’
– a wise way of saying something
– a bossy person
– how clearly someone speaks
– someone who can’t stop an unhealthy habit
– words that are said at the end of a holy service to wish people well
– saying or doing something to get revenge
– say something that one thinks will happen in the future
– a rule or law
– say something that disagrees with someone else
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equ
adequate
equator
equilibrium
equitable
equate
equity
equivalent
equation
equidistant
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– a root word meaning ‘even’ or ‘just’
– say it is the same (verb); e.g. You can’t ________ hiking with sleeping; one is a lot harder!
– fair (adjective); e.g. That was a fair decision; we each got one hour of computer time.
– fairness (a noun); eg. There is equity in my classroom; everyone is given a chance to learn.
– numbers divided by an equal sign; eg. 4 x 3 = 12
– balance; e.g. I kept my balance and didn’t yell even though my friend was yelling at me.
– enough or sufficient
– an invisible line dividing the earth into two equal halves
– equal; e.g. 4 is equal to 1 + 3
– a place that is halfway between two other places
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audi
audible
auditor
inaudible
audibly
audit
auditorium
audience
audition
auditory
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something that is intended to be heard
out loud
something that is loud enough to be heard
a person who checks if money is properly spent
something that is not loud enough to be heard
a group of people who listen
a place where people can listen to a performance
a root word meaning ‘hear’
to check if money has been properly spent
perform for judges who listen to decide whether one is good enough
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bon
bona fide
bonny
debonair
bonanza
bon voyage
bountiful
bonbon
boon
bounty
bonus
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a root word meaning ‘good’
a source of great wealth
genuine or sincere
an unexpected extra benefit
attractive, esp. for babies
candy
‘Have a good trip!’
cheerful and self-confident; esp. used for a man
a gift or money paid to catch criminals
an advantage (noun) or favourite (adjective)
plentiful
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cap
capital
capitalize
captain
capitalism
decapitate
capitulate
per capita
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head of a group or team
the city where the government people meet
take advantage of an event
cut off someone’s head
give in
per person
a root word meaning ‘head’
a system where people can buy and sell things to make money
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cor
accord
courage
encourage
accordance
discord
record
cordial
discourage
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a root word meaning ‘heart’
an account of what has happened
polite
give someone hope
take away someone’s hope
bad feeling
agreement
following or agreeing
willingness to do something difficult
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corp
incorporate
corpulent
corporation
corpse
corps
corpuscle
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a root word meaning ‘body’
licensed business owned be a group
a red or white blood vessel
a group of people witha special mission; eg. military, medical
a village that is not officially registered as a town
fat or obese
a dead body
to become an official town
or company
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fin
affinity
definite
infinite
confine
finale
finish
define
finance
refine
finicky
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a root word meaning ‘end’
very fussy about details
related to money
without end
to keep in a certain area
to be very sure
last performance
to change in order to make it better or more useful
liking someone or something without quite knowing why
complete
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