latin and greek roots 7-8

Affable

Easy to speak to; approachable, polite, and friendly.

Ineffable

Beyond description; indescribable; not able to be uttered.

Dictatorial

Domineering or autocratic; imposing one's will without regard for others.

Diction

Choice of words in speech or writing; manner of speaking.

Dictum

An authoritative expression of opinion or formal statement.

Ditty

A simple, short song.

Edict

A decree or proclamation issued by an authority.

Indict

To formally charge someone with a crime; to accuse.

Indite

To write or compose.

Interdiction

A prohibition; the act of forbidding something.

Jurisdiction

Control and authority, especially over a specific territory or legal matter.

Malediction

A curse or utterance of a wish of evil upon someone.

Valediction

A bidding farewell; a farewell or leave-taking speech.

Acclaim

Enthusiastic approval, applause, or praise.

Clamor

A loud outcry, especially in protest or demand.

Declaim

To speak loudly, vehemently, or passionately.

Forensic

Relating to legal proceedings, formal debate, or rhetoric.

Forum

A public meeting place or venue for open discussion.

Lingo

Unfamiliar language, a dialect, or specialized jargon.

Lingua franca

A common language used by people who do not share a native tongue.

Linguist

A person who speaks several languages or scientifically studies speech and grammar.

Circumlocution

Using many words instead of a few; a roundabout expression.

Colloquium

An academic discussion meeting, conference, or seminar.

Locution

A particular word, expression, or phrase.

Loquacious

Very talkative; tending to speak excessively.

Proverbial

Well-known; characteristic of a wise or witty traditional saying.

Verbatim

Word for word; quoted in exactly the same words as originally spoken or written.

Verbose

Wordy; using more words than are necessary.