Latin Roots: 'Cred' with U14 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the Latin word root 'cred' mean?

To doubt

To reject

To question

To believe or trust (correct)

What is credit?

Believe or confidence in the truth of something; trust.

What is a credo?

A statement of belief; a creed.

What are credentials?

Letters or written evidence of a person's qualifications or status. Signup and view all the answers

What does creditable mean?

Deserving praise or credit. Signup and view all the answers

What does incredible mean?

Hard to believe; unbelievable. Signup and view all the answers

What does incredulous mean?

Skeptical; disbelieving or doubtful. Signup and view all the answers

What is a creditor?

A person or firm to whom money is owed. Signup and view all the answers

What does credible mean?

Worthy of confidence or belief; believable. Signup and view all the answers

What is credulity?

The tendency to believe too readily; gullibility. Signup and view all the answers

What does credence mean?

Acceptable as true; belief. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Latin Root "Cred"

The root "cred" signifies concepts of belief and trust.

Credit

Defined as a noun, it represents belief in the truth of something or a system that allows purchasing with later payment.

Credo

A noun referring to a statement of belief or a formal creed.

Credentials

Noun indicating written documentation of a person's qualifications or status, demonstrating their capabilities.

Creditable

An adjective describing something deserving praise or recognition for merit.

Incredible

An adjective denoting something that is hard to believe or seems unbelievable.

Incredulous

An adjective used to describe someone who is skeptical or disbelieving, often regarding extraordinary claims.

Creditor

A noun for an individual or entity owed money, highlighting the trust aspect in financial transactions.

Credible

An adjective indicating that something is worthy of confidence or belief, suggesting reliability.

Credulity

A noun that defines the tendency to believe too easily or readily, often viewed as gullibility.

Credence

A noun meaning acceptance as true or belief in something, representing the foundation of trust.

Description

Expand your vocabulary with our flashcards focused on the Latin root 'cred', which means 'believe' or 'trust'. Test your understanding of words like 'credit', 'credo', and 'credentials'. Perfect for students in U14 and anyone looking to enhance their language skills.