Spelling and Vocabulary for the Week of Dec. 16
Latin Roots: claim/clam/dict/loqu/locu = to speak, say
Final test on: Friday, Dec. 20
Latin Root Words
1. eloquent – fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
2. loquacious – tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
3. elocution - the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
4. contradict - deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite:
5. prediction - a thing predicted - say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of
something:; a forecast:
6. dictate - say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape)
7. clamor – noun- a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently: verb - (of a group of people) shout
loudly and insistently:
8. exclaim- cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain:
9. proclamation - a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance:
10. edict - an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
Spelling and Vocabulary for the Week of Dec. 16
Latin Roots: claim/clam/dict/loqu/locu = to speak, say
Final test on: Friday, Dec. 20
Latin Root Words
1. eloquent – fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
2. loquacious – tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
3. elocution - the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
4. contradict - deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite:
5. prediction - a thing predicted - say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of
something:; a forecast:
6. dictate - say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape)
7. clamor – noun- a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently: verb - (of a group of people) shout
loudly and insistently:
8. exclaim- cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain:
9. proclamation - a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance:
10. edict - an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.