Root Words: fals/fall, cert/cred, phob

The root word 'fals' means 'to deceive' or 'false'. It is used in words like 'falsify'.

The root word 'fall' signifies 'to fall' or 'to be deceived'. It is used in words like 'fallacy'.

A creed is a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion or a set of beliefs that guides a person's actions.

Phobia refers to an irrational fear of something.

Credible means able to be believed; convincing.

Credence refers to belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Certain means having no doubt; convinced or sure.

A synonym for credulous is 'gullible', meaning easily deceived.

Claustrophobic describes a fear of confined spaces.

To falsify means to make false or incorrect, often by altering or misrepresenting.