These words all come from the Latin root NUNC, meaning 'to announce'.
Section 1
The Root NUNC
These words all come from the Latin root NUNC, meaning 'to announce'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| enunciate (v.) | To pronounce or articulate |
| renounce (v.) | To reject by declaration |
| pronouncement (n.) | A declaration of opinion; judgement |
Section 2
The Root VOC
This group of words is built on the Latin root VOC, which means 'to call'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| invoke (v.) | To call on for support |
| provocative (adj.) | Causing disturbance or excitement |
| revoke (v.) | To make invalid; deactivate |
Section 3
The Root FA
Let's talk about words from the Latin root FA, meaning 'to speak'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ineffable (adj.) | Unutterable; indescribable |
| infantile (adj.) | Childish; immature |
| affable (adj.) | Easy to converse with; friendly |
Section 4
The Root DIC
These words all derive from the Latin root DIC, which means 'to say' or 'to tell'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| edict (n.) | An official order |
| indict (v.) | To charge with a crime; accuse |
| dictum (n.) | A formal or authoritative statement |
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Section 1
The Root NUNC
These words all come from the Latin root NUNC, meaning 'to announce'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| enunciate (v.) | To pronounce or articulate |
| renounce (v.) | To reject by declaration |
| pronouncement (n.) | A declaration of opinion; judgement |
Section 2
The Root VOC
This group of words is built on the Latin root VOC, which means 'to call'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| invoke (v.) | To call on for support |
| provocative (adj.) | Causing disturbance or excitement |
| revoke (v.) | To make invalid; deactivate |
Section 3
The Root FA
Let's talk about words from the Latin root FA, meaning 'to speak'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ineffable (adj.) | Unutterable; indescribable |
| infantile (adj.) | Childish; immature |
| affable (adj.) | Easy to converse with; friendly |
Section 4
The Root DIC
These words all derive from the Latin root DIC, which means 'to say' or 'to tell'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| edict (n.) | An official order |
| indict (v.) | To charge with a crime; accuse |
| dictum (n.) | A formal or authoritative statement |
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