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Wordly Wise 7.14
Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 14
Term | Definition |
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allege | to state as a fact but without offering proof. Claimed to be true. Something that is alleged. |
conclusive | putting an end to doubt; convincing |
counterpart | a person or thing that is similar to another |
dismal | dark or extremely gloomy. Causing misery or sadness; depressing. |
enthrall | to hold the attention of as though under a spell |
exotic | fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary |
incredulous | doubtful; skeptical. Showing disbelief. |
legendary | well-known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time. 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 | inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. 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 |
scrupulous | marked by close attention to the smallest detail. Acting in a correct and honest manner. |