Question

which word contains a word root that means \believe\?
credential
dictionary
dormant
genesis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the word roots:

• "credential": The root "cred" means "believe" (e.g., "credit", "credo").
• "dictionary": Root "dict" means "say" (e.g., "dictate").
• "dormant": Root "dorm" means "sleep" (e.g., "dormitory").
• "genesis": Root "gen" means "birth" or "origin" (e.g., "generate").

Only "credential" has a root meaning "believe".

Answer:

A. credential