Unit 14

Question 1

1. To state as a fact but without offering proof
2. Claimed to be true
3. Something that is alleged

Answer 1

allege

Question 2

Putting and end to doubt; convincing

Answer 2

conclusive

Question 3

a person or thing that is smaller to another

Answer 3

counterpart

Question 4

1. dark or extremely gloomy
2. causing misery or sadness; depressing

Answer 4

dismal

Question 5

1. to hold the attention of as though under a spell

Answer 5

enthrall

Question 6

fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary

Answer 6

exotic

Question 7

1. doubtful; skeptical
2. showing disbelief
3. don’t or disbelief

Answer 7

incredulous

Question 8

1. well known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time
2. relating to a story ( unusually untrue) handed down from the past

Answer 8

legendary

Question 9

to prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack

Answer 9

lurk

Question 10

a collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public

Answer 10

menagerie