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Root Words: cred, de-, dis- Flashcards

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What is the definition of credential?

A quality, skill, or experience that makes a person suited to do a job.

What does credible mean?

Able to be believed; reasonable to trust or believe.

Who is a creditor?

A person, bank, or company that lends money to someone.

What does creed refer to?

A statement of the basic beliefs of a religion; an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group. Signup and view all the answers

What does incredulous mean?

Not able or willing to believe something; feeling or showing lack of belief. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to displace?

To take the job or position of someone or something; to force people or animals to leave the area where they live; to move something so that it is no longer in its original or regular location. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of disgrace?

To cause someone to feel ashamed; to cause someone or something to lose or become unworthy of respect or approval. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to decode?

To find or understand the true or hidden meaning of something; to change secret messages into understandable words. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to deprive?

To take something away from someone or something; to not allow to have or keep something. Signup and view all the answers

What does decline mean?

To become lower in amount or less in number; to become worse in condition or quality; to say that you will or cannot do something. Signup and view all the answers

What does the root word 'cred' mean?

Believe. Signup and view all the answers

What do the root words 'de-' and 'dis-' mean?

Opposite, against. Signup and view all the answers

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Root Words: cred, de-, dis-

Cred means "believe" and is found in various words related to trust and belief.
De- and Dis- prefixes convey meanings of "opposite" or "against."

Credential: Refers to skills, experience, or qualifications that validate someone's capability for a job.
Credible: Describes something that is believable or worthy of trust.
Creditor: A person or financial institution that loans money, expecting repayment.
Creed: A formal statement summarizing fundamental beliefs, often related to religion.
Incredulous: Indicates disbelief or skepticism; describes a refusal to accept something as true.

Displace: Involves removing someone or something from its original position or forcing relocation.
Disgrace: The act of causing someone to feel shame or loss of respect.
Decode: The process of interpreting a hidden meaning or converting coded messages into understandable language.
Deprive: To remove or withhold something from someone or something.
Decline: Refers to a decrease in quantity or quality, or the refusal to accept an offer or invitation.

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Explore essential root words such as 'cred', 'de-', and 'dis-' with these informative flashcards. Each card provides definitions and examples to enhance your understanding of the vocabulary. Perfect for students and language enthusiasts alike!