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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allege | To state as a fact but offering proof claimed to be true something that is allegen |
| 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 having the power to enthrall |
| exotic | fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary |
| incredulous | doubtful; skeptical showing disbelief doubt or 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 |
| scruplous | marked by close attention to the smallest detail acting in a correct and honest manner |