fid, cred “faith, trust”

affidavit (n)a written report signed by a person who promises that something is true We have signed an affidavit stating that the two men were seen entering the building.

affidavit Apply It: Why do people sign affidavits?

confidential (adj)secret or private Medical records are confidential documents.

Confidential Apply It: What would happen if someone leaked confidential information to the press?

fidelity (n) the quality or state of being faithful to one’s duties Because he has complete fidelity to the organization, Alonzo Mourning has always been very successful helping the community.

fidelity Apply It: What are some synonyms for the term, fidelity?

credence (n)acceptance as true or valid I do not put much credence in common gossip.

credence Apply It: Are theories and credence the same thing? Explain.

incredulous (adj)not willing to admit or accept something as true: skeptical A few incredulous spectators watched as the Dolphins finally won a game.

incredulous Apply It: Have your parents ever given you an incredulous smile when you gave them an explanation? Why?

co, con, col, com With, together

commiserate (v)to feel or express sympathy or sorrow The players commiserated over their loss in the championship game.

commiserate Apply It: Give some antonyms for the term, commiserate.

coexist (v)to exist together or at the same time The species coexist in the same environment.

coexist Apply It: Is there a way for all countries to coexist peacefully?

conspire (v)to secretly plan with someone to do something that is illegal or harmful The foul weather and airplane foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation.

conspire Apply It: Is there a difference between conspiring and a conspiracy?

cohesive (adj)closely united Their tribe was a small but cohesive group.

cohesive What causes athletic teams to be cohesive groups?

coincidence (n)the occurrence of two or more things at the same time It was mere coincidence that they boarded the same flight to New York.

coincidence Apply It: Give an example of a coincidence.