108751
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Building Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Reference Materials

Question 108751 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

What is the definition of the word incredulous, based on its parts?

Answer
A
"not without growth"
B
"causing belief"
C
"without causing growth"
D
"full of disbelief"

Explanation

The prefix “in-” means “not,” and “credul” relates to believing or being willing to believe. So “incredulous” describes someone who is not readily believing something—someone full of disbelief. The correct choice is “full of disbelief.”

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