CRED = believe

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What does the root 'cred' mean?

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To believe.

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What is the meaning of 'credulous'?

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Easily fooled; willing to believe too readily.

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What does 'incredulous' mean?

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Unwilling or unable to believe something.

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What is an 'accreditation'?

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A formal recognition that an institution meets certain standards.

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What does 'discredit' mean?

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To harm the reputation of someone or something; to show that something is not true.

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What is a 'credential'?

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

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What does 'credible' mean?

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Able to be believed; convincing.

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What is the difference between 'credulous' and 'incredulous'?

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Credulous means easily deceived, while incredulous means skeptical or unwilling to believe.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'incredible'.

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The magician's tricks were so incredible that the audience couldn't believe their eyes.

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What does 'creed' refer to?

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A set of beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.