Unit 36: Beliefs

Question 1

adherent (of)

(n): adherence, (v): to adhere to

Answer 1

a person who supports a particular idea or party

Question 2

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convert (to)

(n): conversion; (v): convert

Answer 2

someone who has taken on a new set of beliefs

Question 3

fanatic

(adj): fanatical; (n): fanaticism

Answer 3

(disapproving) someone with a very strong belief that something is great

Question 4

radical

(n): radicalism; (v): radicalise

Answer 4

someone who believes there should be extreme change, often political

Question 5

reactionary

(n): reaction; (v): react

Answer 5

(disapproving) someone opposed to change or new ideas

Question 6

eradicate

(n): eradication

Answer 6

abolish or get rid of

Question 7

tenet

Answer 7

a principle on which a belief is based

Question 8

derive from

Answer 8

have their origins in

Question 9

viewpoint / point of view

Answer 9

way of thinking about a situation

Question 10

credible

>< incredible

Answer 10

believable

Question 11

incredulous

Answer 11

not wanting or able to believe sth

Question 12

plausible

>< implausible

Answer 12

convincing

Question 13

attribute sth to sb

Answer 13

consider sth to be caused by or created by

Question 14

presume

Answer 14

believe sth to be true although you are not totally certain

Question 15

give sb the benefit of the doubt

Answer 15

accept that someone is telling the truth even though it is not certain

Question 16

take sth with a pinch of sallt

Answer 16

do not totally believe what you are told