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WW Lesson 14
Vocab lesson
Term | Definition |
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allege | to state as a fact but without offering reasons, gossiping |
conclusive | to put an end to |
counterpart | a person or thing that is similar to another |
scrupulous | 1. marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. acting in a correct and honest manner. |
dismal | . 1. dark or extremely gloomy. 2. causing misery or sadness; depressing. |
enthrall | to hold the attention of as though under a spell having the power to hold attention |
exotic | fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary |
incredulous | . 1. doubtful; skeptical. 2. showing disbelief. doubt or disbelief |
legendary | 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 | to prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack |
menagerie | a collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public |
naive | 1. inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. 2. simple in a childlike way; innocent |
pander | to give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone. |
plausible | seeming to be true but not necessarily so. |
preposterous | too absurd to be believed; ridiculous |