Question

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

Explanation:

• credential: The root "cred" means "believe" or "trust". A credential is something that gives a reason for belief in a person or thing.
• dictionary: The root "dict" means "say" or "speak". A dictionary is a book that contains words and their definitions (what they "say").
• dormant: The root "dorm" means "sleep". Dormant refers to something that is in a state of "sleep" (not active).
• genesis: The root "gen" means "birth" or "origin". Genesis refers to the "origin" or beginning of something.

Answer:

credential