| A | B |
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| allege, alleged, allegation | v. To state as a fact but without offering proof. adj. Claimed to be true. n. Something that is claimed to be true. |
| conclusive | adj. Putting an end to doubt; convincing. |
| counterpart | n. A person or thing that is similar to another. |
| dismal | adj. 1. Dark or extremely gloomy. 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing. |
| enthrall, enthralling | v. To hold the attention of as though under a spell. adj. Having the power to hold the attention of as though under a spell. |
| exotic | adj. Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary. |
| incredulous, incredulity | adj. 1. Doubtful; skeptical. 2. Showing disbelief. n. doubt or disbelief. |
| legendary | adj. 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 | v. To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack. |
| menagerie | n. A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public. |
| naive | adj. 1. Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. 2. Simple in a childlike way; innocent. |
| pander | v. To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone. |
| plausible | adj. Seeming to be true but not necessarily so. |
| preposterous | adj. Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous. |
| scrupulous | adj. 1. marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner. |
