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Word List 14
Term | Definition |
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allege | V. To state as a fact but without offering proof. |
alleged | adj. Claimed to be true. |
allegation | n. Something that is alleged. |
conclusive | adj. Putting an end to doubt; convincing. |
counterpart | n. A person or thing that is similar to another. |
dismal | adj. 1. Dark or extremely gloomy. 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing. |
enthrall | v. To hold the attention of as under a spell. |
enthralling | adj. Having the power to enthrall. |
exotic | adj. Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary. |
incredulous | adj. 1. Doubtful; skeptical. 2. Showing disbelief. |
incredulity | n. Doubt or disbelief. |
legendary | adj. 1. Well-known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time. 2. relating to a story (usually untrue) handed down from the past. |
lurk | V. To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack. |
menagerie | n. A collection or animals kept in cages for showing to the public. |
naive | adj. 1. Inexperienced; ready to accept without anything. 2. Simple in a childlike way; innocent. |
pander | V. To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone. |
plausible | adj. Seeming to be true but not necessarily so. |
preposterous | adj. Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous. |
scrupulous | adj. 1. Marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner. |