Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Fid

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“To trust, believe”

Latin

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Diffident

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Shy, not assertive
SYN:bashful
ANT:confident

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Fidelity

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Faithfulness, loyalty

Ant:treachery

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Confide

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To trust with information or a secret.

Ant:conceal

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Fall

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“To deceive”

Latin

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Fallancy

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A misleading or mistaken idea.
SYN:misconception
Ant:truth

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Fallacious

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Misleading or deceptive

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Fallible

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Capable of being mistaken, imperfect.

Ant: flawless

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Cred

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“To trust, believe”

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Credible

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Able to be trusted or believable.
SYN: valid
Ant: doubtful

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Credence

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Trust or belief
SYN: valid
Ant: mistrust

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Credulity

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Tendency to believe things too quickly or easily.
SYN: gullibility
Ant: skepticism

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Incredulous

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Unable to believe something, amazed.

Latin

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Dub

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“Doubtful”

Latin

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Dubious

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Uncertain or doubtful
SYN: unconvinced
Ant: positive

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Indubitable

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Certain beyond doubt or question.
SYN: absolute
Ant: unsure

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Redoubtable

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Worthy of fear or respect; mighty

SYN: formidable