| A | B |
|---|
| -able | able, inclined to |
| -ion | act, or state of |
| dictum/root = dict (Latin) | the word |
| fari/root = fan/fa(t) | to speak, to confess, to admit |
| in | not |
| dicere/root = dict (Latin) | to say, to tell |
| glossa/root = gloos/glot (Greek) | tongue, language |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease talking with others |
| dictatorial | characteristic of a dictator, oppresive, or overbearing |
| diction | a choice of wording that is correct, clear, and/or effective |
| dictum | a formal authoritative statement |
| ditty | a short, simple song |
| edict | a decree or order proclaimed by an authority |
| gloss | a brief explanation |
| indict | accuse |
| indite | to put in writing or compose |
| ineffable | not easy to say, inexpressible |
| interdiction | the act of prohibiting |
| jurisdiction | the authority to interpret and apply the law |
| malediction | a prayer/curse for harm to come to someone |
| polyglot | speaking or writing several languages |
| valediction | an act of leave-taking, farewell |
| mal | bad, ill |
| poly | many, much |
