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BIO/CRED/FLEC
Greek and Latin Roots - BIO-, CRED-, FLEC-
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -BIO | Prefix that means LIFE |
| -CRED | Rootword means BELIEVE |
| -FLECT | - Suffix that means to BEND |
| Antibiotic | (Noun) a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms |
| Biographical | (Adjective) dealing with a particular person's life. |
| Probiotic | (Adjective) denoting a substance which stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially those with beneficial properties |
| Discredit | (Verb) harm the good reputation of (someone or something). |
| Credence | (Noun) belief in or acceptance of something as true |
| Creditor | (Noun) a person or company to whom money is owed. |
| Incredulous | (Adjective) of a person or their manner unwilling or unable to believe something. |
| Reflect | (Verb) think deeply or carefully about |
| Deflect | (Verb) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course |
| Reflective | (Adjective) - has the capability to throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it |