Which of the following is the correct use of the word credence?

The evidence gave credence to the defendant's innocence.

one's attitude or mannerisms; behavior

What would you most likely NOT do if faced with an arduous task?

get the job done sooner than expected

used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor

We must discern between the truth and lies. "Discern" means...

to distinguish differences; to detect

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1
He produced cogent reasons for the change of polic by referring to experts and statistics. Is "cogent" used correctly?
No
Yes
2
An anomaly is...
a typical, normal action
a puzzle
an odd or peculiar occurrence
an argument
3
Police records attest to his long history of violence. What does "attest" mean?
to record
to credit or attribute to
to declare as false
to declare as true
4
An appropriate definition for decimate is...
to position along a line
to destroy completel;y
to come forth; to send forth
to separate and determine the differences
5
Plethora means...
the perfect amount
a shortage; in short supply
a small amount
an abundance; an excess
6
Which of the following is the correct use of the word credence?
The evidence gave credence to the defendant's innocence.
The credence of her comment made me disbelieve what she said.
We couldn't come to a credence on a restaurant, so we ordered take-out.
There is no credence to the Bill of RIghts in the Constitution.
7
If you are going to New York City for your vacation, you will find myriad attractions you can visit. "Myriad" means...
ridiculous
a great number
exciting
historical
8
The smell of freshly baked cookies ______________ from the kitchen.
decimated
corroborated
attested
emanated
9
Demeanor means...
a discussion
a description or representation
a belief in accuracy or truth of something
one's attitude or mannerisms; behavior
10
The vice-president of the student government tried to the president's authority by spreading nasty rumors about her.
usurp
ascertain
facilitate
deviate
11
Surreptitious means...
capable of causing disease
absurd or illogical; ridiculous
vulnerable
secret or stealthy
12
What would you most likely NOT do if faced with an arduous task?
do some planning beforehand
consult someone who had done it before
get the job done sooner than expected
use devices that could help you
13
Veritable means...
considerable; clear, meaningful, important
suggesting madness or insanity
relating to a society or family ruled by men
used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor
14
We must discern between the truth and lies. "Discern" means...
to work together on a project
to indicate
to distinguish differences; to detect
to describe; to depict
15
If the computers in the lab are archaic, they most likely...
are used frequently.
have outdated technology.
don't work properly.
need to be replaced.

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