Quizlet

Flashcards: Wordly Wise Lesson 14

Instructions

  1. Print this webpage. If you can, set your printer to Grayscale for faster printing.
  2. Fold each page down the middle along the solid vertical line.
  3. Cut along the dotted horizontal lines.
  4. Optional: Use tape, glue, or staples to hold the two sides of each flashcard together.

This will print 3 pages (5 terms/page). This box will be automatically hidden when printing. Return to Set Page

allegeTo state as a fact but not offering proof; claimed to be true; something that is alleged
conclusivePutting to an end to doubt; Convincing
counterpartA person or thing that is similar to another
dismaldark or extremely gloomy; Causing missery or sadness; Depressing
enthrallTo hold the attention of as though under a spell; having the power to enthrall
exoticFacinating because of being very different from the ordinary
incredulousBoubtfal ; Skeptical; Showing disbelief; Doubt or Disbelief
legendaryWell-Known ; Famous and much talked about over a long period of time
lurkTo prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack
menagerieA collector of animals kept in cages for showing to the public
naiveinexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing;simple in a childlike way;innocent
panderto give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone
plausibleseeming to be true but necessarily so
preposterousToo absured to be believed ; rediculous
scurpulousMarked by close attention to thtet smallest detail; Acting in a corrrect and honest manner