1. corp(or): body
2. cred: to believe, to trust
3. cur(r),curs, course: to run, to flow
4. dic(t): to speak, to say
Word List:
1. Benediction (n): the invocation of a divine blessing, as at the close of a religious service; a blessing or state of blessedness
The couple was given a benediction at the marriage ceremony
2. Concourse (n): a running or flowing together; a broad public walkway or hallway; a crowd or throng
New York City is a concourse place.
3. Concurrent (a): occurring at the same time; meeting or acting together
Her birthday is concurrent to Christmas Day.
4. Corporal (a): related to the physical body
Corporal punishment is still legal in some states.
5. Corpulent (a): very stout; fleshy and obese; fat
The reason why some people are corpulent because they don't control their eating habits, and they always eat fast foods.
6. Credibility (n): the quality of being believable or trustworthy
The student lost her credibility after she got caught cheating on a test.
7. Credulity(n): the (naive) willingness to believe too easily without proof.
Credulity is one of the effects of the internet.
8. Cursory (a): done in a superficial or hasty manner.
His death penalty was cursory.
9. Dictum (n): an authoritative saying or maxim
All restaurants and shopping brands have their own dictum.
10. Incorporate (v): to form into one body or functioning unit; to combine several different things into a whole
She incorporated the special sauce in her homemade soup.
11. Incredulous (a): not believing, skeptical, or doubting
She gave me an incredulous look when I told her that everything was due today.
12.Indicative (a): characteristic of or very much like; suggestive
The ring he gave her was an indicative of their true love.
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