Wordly Wise 14 Flashcards

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Putting an end to doubt, convincing

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Conclusive

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To state as a fact with out offering proof
Claimed to be true.
Something that’s alleged

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Allege
Alleged
Allegation

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A person or thing that’s similar to another

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Counterpart

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Dark or extremely gloomy

Causing misery or sadness depressing

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Dismal

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To hold the attention of as though under a spell

Having the power to put under a spell

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Enthrall

Enthralling

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Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary

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Exotic

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Doubtful skeptical
Showing disbelief
Doubt or disbelief

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Incredulous

Incredulity

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Well known famous and much talked about over a long period of time.
Relating to a story usually untrue handed down from the past

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Legendary

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To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack

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Lurk

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

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Menagerie

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Inexperienced ready to accept without analyzing

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Naive

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To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone

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Pander

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Seeming to be true but not necessarily so

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Plausible

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Too absurd to be believed ridiculous

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Preposterous

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Marked by close attention to the smallest detail

Acting in a correct and honest manner

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Scrupulous

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