Question 1

to state as a fact but without offering proof

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allege (v)

Question 2

claimed to be true

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alleged (adj)

Question 3

something that is claimed to be true

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allegation (n)

Question 4

putting an end to doubt

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conclusive (adj)

Question 5

convincing

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conclusive (adj)

Question 6

a person or thing that is similar to another

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counterpart (n)

Question 7

dark or extremely gloomy

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dismal (adj)

Question 8

causing misery or sadness

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dismal (adj)

Question 9

depressing

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dismal (adj)

Question 10

to hold the attention of as though under a spell

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enthrall (v)

Question 11

having the power to hold someone's attention

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enthralling (adj)

Question 12

fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary

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exotic (adj)

Question 13

doubtful

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incredulous (adj)

Question 14

skeptical

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incredulous (adj)

Question 15

showing disbelief

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incredulous (adj)

Question 16

doubt or disbelief

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incredulity (n)

Question 17

well-known

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legendary (adj)

Question 18

famous and much talked about over a long period of time

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legendary (adj)

Question 19

relating to a story (usually untrue) handed down from the past

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legendary (adj)

Question 20

to prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack

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lurk (v)

Question 21

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

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menagerie (n)

Question 22

inexperienced

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naive (adj)

Question 23

ready to accept without analyzing

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naive (adj)

Question 24

simple in a childlike way

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naive (adj)

Question 25

innocent

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naive (adj)

Question 26

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

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pander (v)

Question 27

seeming to be true but not necessarily so

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plausible (adj)

Question 28

too absurd to be believed

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preposterous (adj)

Question 29

ridiculous

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preposterous (adj)

Question 30

marked by close attention to the smallest detail

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scrupulous (adj)

Question 31

acting in a correct and honest manner

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scrupulous (adj)

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