Write and Speak Roots

Question 1

To speak or read something to a person who writes it down; to decree.

Answer 1

Dictate

Question 2

To say the opposite of something that someone else has said; to deny the truth.

Answer 2

Contradict

Question 3

An official order given by a person with power or by a government.

Answer 3

Edict

Question 4

A person’s life story written by that person.

Answer 4

Autobiography

Question 5

A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form; sometimes referred to as a wire or cable.

Answer 5

Telegram

Question 6

The art of making beautiful handwriting

Answer 6

Calligraphy

Question 7

Shown or described in a very clear way, used especially to refer to things that are unpleasant or shocking.

Answer 7

Graphic

Question 8

Words that are written on or cut into a surface

Answer 8

Inscription

Question 9

A written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken

Answer 9

Transcript

Question 10

A written message from a doctor that officially tells a patient what medicine to take.

Answer 10

Prescription