Chapter 14 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Conclusive
Putting an end to doubt
Allege
To state as a fact but without proof
Claimed to be true
Counterpart
A person or thing that is similar to another
Dismal
Dark
Causing misery or sadness
Enthrall
To hold the attention of at though under a spell
Exotic
Fascinating because it is very different from ordinary
Incredulous
Doubtful or disbelief
Legendary
Well known and famous
Lurk
To Prowl as though to attack
Menagerie
A collection of animals kept for showing to the public
Naive
Inexperienced or simple and it child like innocent way
Pander
To give it or promised what is wanted in order to please someone
Plausible
Seeming to be true but not necessarily
Preposterous
Too absurd to believe
Scrupulous
Marked by close attention to the smallest detail
acting in a correct and honest