Mr. RidenEnglish: Vocabulary

Brett Valentine 5th hour

Directions: Write the definition and part of speech for each of the following words.

Cred (credit): believeCredentialscre·den·tial [kri-den-shuh l]-noun1. Usually, credentials. evidence of authority, status, rights, entitlement to privileges, Credible-adjective1. capable of being believed; believable: a credible statement.

Credulous-adjective1. willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible.

Creed-noun1. any system, doctrine, or formula of religious belief, as of a denomination.

Discredit-verb (used with object)1. to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.Incredible-adjective1. so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.

Fid: faith, trustConfidant-noun1. a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed.

Confide-verb (used without object)1. to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems

Confident-adjective1. having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.

Confidential-adjective1. spoken, written, acted on, etc., in strict privacy or secrecy; secret: a confidential remark.

Diffident-adjective1. lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.

Fidelity-noun, pl.-ties.1. strict observance of promises, duties, etc.: a servant's fidelity.Infidelity-noun, pl.-ties.1. marital disloyalty; adultery.

Mr. RidenEnglish: Vocabulary

Grat (grac): pleasant, thank, favorCongratulate-verb (used with object), -lat·ed, -lat·ing.1. to express pleasure to (a person), as on a happy occasion: They congratulated him on his marriage.

Gracious-adjective1. pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.

Grateful.adj thankful.

Gratitude-noun1. the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.

Gratuitous.adj being grateful showing grateful ness

Gratuity-noun, pl.-ties.1. a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip.Ingrate-noun1. an ungrateful person.