Vocabulary Unit 2

NUNC/NOUNC

Latin Nunitiare, nutiatum “to announce”

Enunciatev. To pronounce or articulate

The spelling bee contestant was asked to enunciate so that the judges could understand what she was saying.

Renouncev. To reject by declaration

In order to become a member of the fraternity, Jeff had to renounce his membership in other organizations.

Pronouncementn. A declaration of opinion: judgement

Fred’s pronouncement that the party was a disaster drew agreement from the whole group.

VOC/VOK

Latin Vocare, vocatus “to call”

Invoke

v. To call on for support

Amy invoked the First Amendment when Bill tried to silence her.

Provocativeadj. Causing disturbance or excitement

The film’s provocative ending had people talking for months.

Revoke

v. To make invalid; deactivate

If you don’t pay your traffic tickets, the state may revoke your driver’s license.

FA

Latin For, Fari “to speak”

Ineffableadj. Unutterable; indescribable

Many religions writers speak of the ineffable wisdom of the divine being.

Affable

adj. Easy to converse with; friendly

The principal was an affable fellow who got along well with all the children.

DIC/DICT

Latin Dicere, Dictum “to say, to tell”

Infantile

adj. childish; immature

Although some people find practical jokes funny, Didi finds them infantile.

Edict

n. An official order

The palace issued an edict forbidding the rebel prince from entering the country.

Indict

v. To charge with a crime; accuse

The jury indicted Richard on seven counts of burglary.

Dictumn. A formal or authoritative statement

When asked to defend his argument Luther cited a dictum of his favorite poet.