Schoolwide Words of the Day Feb. 6-10

Mon. edict Word Meaning: a public notice put out by an authority; like a law Root: dict Root Meaning: speak Related words: verdict, vindicate, predict, contradict, dictation	Thurs. countermand Word Meaning: to stop or change a command or an order Root: mand Root Meaning: to order or to enjoin Related words:  command, demand, mandate, mandatory, remand
Tues. cognitive Word Meaning: learning or thinking Root: cogn Root Meaning: to learn or to know Related words:  recognize, cognizant, cognate, precognition	Fri. supervene Word Meaning: to come after; in addition Root: super (ven=come) Root Meaning: over; in addition to Related words: convene, adventure, intervene, revenue, convention
Wed. kaleidoscope Word Meaning: a toy with color patterns that change when you rotate it Root: scope Root Meaning: to view Related words: telescope, microscope, stethoscope, horoscope	Extra Credit. tacit Word Meaning: silent Root: tacit Root Meaning: silent Related words: taciturn, reticent, reserved, laconic, dour, acquiescent