8th grade English - "cred = believe" Root Words Flashcard

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What does the root 'cred' mean?

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The root 'cred' means 'to believe'.

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What is a creditor?

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A creditor is a person or institution that lends money or extends credit to another party.

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Define credulous.

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Credulous means having a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

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What does incredulous mean?

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Incredulous means unwilling or unable to believe something.

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What is a creed?

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A creed is a formal statement of beliefs or principles.

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What is a credential?

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A credential is a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate suitability for something.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'creditor'.

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The bank acted as a creditor when it approved the loan for the new house.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'credulous'.

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James was so credulous that he believed every rumor he heard.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'incredulous'.

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Isla was incredulous when she heard the unbelievable story about the missing homework.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'creed'.

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The school's creed emphasized the importance of honesty and integrity.