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15 Cards in this Set
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Allege |
V. To state as a fact but without offering proof Alleged adj. claimed to be true Allegation n. Something that is alleged |
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Conclusive |
Adj. putting an end to doubt; convincing |
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Counterpart |
N. A person or thing that is similar to another |
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Dismal |
Adj1. dark or extremely gloomy 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing |
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Enthrall |
V. To hold the attention of as though under a spell Enthralling adj. having the power to enthrall |
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Exotic |
Adj. fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary |
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Incredulous |
Adj1. Doubtful; skeptical Incredulity n. Doubt or disbelief |
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Legendary |
Adj1. 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 |
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Lurk |
V. To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack |
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Menagerie |
N. A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public |
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Naive |
Adj1. Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing 2. Simple in a childlike way; innocent |
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Pander |
V. To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone |
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Plausible |
Adj. seeming to be true but not necessarily so |
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Preposterous |
Adj. too absurd to be believed; ridiculous |
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Scrupulous |
Adj1. Marked by close attention to the smallest detail 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner |
