roots,Prefixes, and suffixes Flashcards
Cred
Believe
omni
all/the whole/ of every kind
-ent
a word forming element that makes adjectives from nouns and verbs
im
not or opposite
in
in, on, or not
incredulous
Adj-disinclined to believe
When surfing the web i am always incredulous when i see unofficial news sites making big statements.
creed
noun- any system, belief, or formula of religious belief
At the meeting, the workers were shocked when the new manager announced that the employee creed would now be rewritten because the last manager made it so well.
accredited
Adj- officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements
To earn accreditation, the doctor went back to finish his last few weeks of school.
Omnicient
Adj- having complete or unlimited knowledge
Although the narrator in the story claimed to be omniscient , she was surprised when Jenny killed Tom.
omnipotent
Adj- infinite in power, as of god
While she may be omnipotent in the classroom, her powers in the field were lackluster.
omnivorous
Adj- eating both animals and plants
At the bookstore, the omnivorous reader purchased both fiction and nonfiction books.
inane
adj- lacking sense
After reading Of Mice and Men, she could only offer the inane comment of why did George kill Lennie.
imprudent
adj- lacking discretion
Seeking popularity, he made the imprudent decision to run out onto the football field during the game.
complacent
adj-pleased, especially with oneself
The swimmer was complacent about diving.
contingent
adj- something not yet certain
Reviewing his bank account, he realized that being able to buy a new car would be contingent on if he got a raise this month or not.