allege

(v) To state as a fact but without offering proof.

conclusive

(adj) Putting an end to doubt; convincing.

counterpart

(n) A person or thing that is similar to another.

dismal

(adj) 1. Dark or extremely gloomy. 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing.

enthrall

(v) To hold the attention of as though under a spell.

exotic

(adj) Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary.

incredulous

(adj) 1. Doubtful; skeptical. 2. Showing disbelief.

legendary

(adj) 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.

lurk

(v) To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack.

menagerie

(n) A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public.

naive

(adj) 1. Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. 2. Simple in a childlike way; innocent.

pander

(v) To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone.

plausible

(adj) Seeming to be true but not necessarily so.

preposterous

(adj) Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous.

scrupulous

(adj) 1. Marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner.