Daily Editorial

About DICT: The root “DICT” used in many English words came from Greek word “DICERE” which means “To Say”. Various other roots are also added to make various new English words. However “DICT” always possess its literal meaning.
Words:
Contradict (verb) - To express the opposite of;
Contradictory (adjective) – Mutually opposed or inconsistent.
Contradiction (noun) – A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.
Predict (verb) - Say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
Prediction (noun) - A statement foretelling the future;
Dictate (verb) - To speak out loud for another person to write down.
Dictator (noun) – A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Edict (noun) – An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
Benediction (noun) – The utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.
Malediction (noun) – A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse.