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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allege | To state as a fact but without offering proof. |
| alleged | Claimed to be true. |
| allegation | Something that is alleged. |
| conclusive | Putting an end to doubt; convincing. |
| counterpart | A person or thing that is similar to another. |
| enthrall | 1. To hold the attention of as through under a spell. |
| enthralling | Having the power to enthrall |
| dismal | 1. Dark or extremely gloomy. 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing. |
| incredulous | 1. Doubtful; skeptical' 2. Showing disbelief. |
| incredulity | 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 through 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. |
| scrupulous | 1. Marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner. |