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ASAS stacks 3 and 4

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probability something that is likely to happen or exist
compelling holding attention; making somebody do something
assertion a strong statement that something is true
fraud a crime of cheating somebody; somebody who deceives; something intended to deceive
paranormal unable to be explained or understood in terms of scientific knowledge
ploy a tactic or maneuver, especially one calculated to deceive or frustrate an opponent
abrupt sudden and unexpected; brief and making no effort to be friendly
ringers somebody or something fraudulently substituted in a competition
receptiveness the condition of being ready and willing to accept something such as new ideas
platitude a pointless, unoriginal, or empty comment or statement made as though it was significant or helpful
menacing a threatening quality, feeling, or tone; a possible source of danger or harm
manifest to make something evident by showing or demonstrating it very clearly
avid eager for or enthusiastic about something
hoax an act intended to trick people into believing something is real when it is not
rigid not bending or easily moved into a different shape or position; applied or carried out strictly, with no allowances or exceptions
solemn having or showing sincerity and gravity; having or showing no joy or humor
wail to express pain, grief, or misery in a long mournful high-pitched cry or in words uttered in a mournful way
morbid showing a strong interest in unpleasant or gloomy subjects such as death, murder, or accidents
vegan somebody who does not eat meat, fish, dairy products, or eggs.
campy deliberately outrageous for a humorous effect
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