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