ATTWN Vocab 1

Ascertain (v.)

To find something out for certain; to be sure of it.

Earnest (adv.)

Characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind.

Exonerated (v.)

(Especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case; release someone from (a duty or obligation).

Farce (n.)

An absurd event.

Fraternizing (v.)

Associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to.

Incongruous (adj.)

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

Indignant (adj.)

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Perjury (n.)

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

Red Herring (n.)

Something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting.

Righteousness (n.)

The quality of being morally right or justifiable.

Tenacious

(adj.)Not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined; persisting in existence; not easily dispelled.

Verisimilitude

(n)The appearance of being true or real.