2309 C Flashcards
What is a dictionary?
A reference book or online resource containing words and their meanings.
What does it mean to dictate?
To speak or read aloud for someone else to write down.
What does it mean to predict?
To declare or indicate in advance, especially on the basis of special knowledge.
What does it mean to contradict?
To assert the opposite of a statement or idea.
What is a verdict?
A decision or conclusion, often given by a jury in a court of law.
What does it mean to abdicate?
To renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function.
What is an edict?
An official order or proclamation issued by an authority.
What is a dictum?
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
What does it mean to hoist?
To raise or lift something, often with the help of a mechanical device.
What is a benediction?
A blessing or expression of good wishes.
