List 13-18 Flashcards
MAND (MANDAT)
commit, order, command
countermand
issue a contrary order
mandate
- authoritative command
- territory administered by a trustee
ex. mandate to use all resources to bring in the escaped prisoner.
mandatory
required order;obligatory
remand
send or order back
ex. breaking probation the convict was remanded to the state prison
writ of mandamus
written order from a court to enforce the performance of some public duty
CRED (CREDIT)
believe
accredit
accept as worthy of belief, provide with credentials belief
credence
belief
credentials
documents, letters, references that inspire beief sor trust
credulous
too ready to believe
ex. always believe the salesman
creed
summary of principles believed in or adhered to
ex. live by a certain creed, one that runs in our family.
discredit
cast doubt on; refuse to believe in; disgrace
incredible
not believable
incredulity
disbelief
fid
faith, trust
confidant
male who is entrusted with secrets
confidante
female who is entrusted with secrets
confident
having faith in oneself; self-reliant; sure
confidential
communicated in trust; secret; private
diffidence
lack of faith in oneself; timidity; shyness; hesitancy