ATTWN Vocab 1

Flashcard #1 \n**Term:**

Ascertain (v.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #2** \n**Term:**

Earnest (adv.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #3** \n**Term:**

Exonerated (v.)

\n**Definition:**

(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).

**Flashcard #4** \n**Term:**

Farce (n.)

\n**Definition:**

An absurd event.

**Flashcard #5** \n**Term:**

Fraternizing (v.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #6** \n**Term:**

Incongruous (adj.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #7** \n**Term:**

Indignant (adj.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #8** \n**Term:**

Perjury (n.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #9** \n**Term:**

Red Herring (n.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #10** \n**Term:**

Righteousness (n.)

\n**Definition:**

The quality of being morally right or justifiable.

**Flashcard #11** \n**Term:**

Tenacious (adj.)

\n**Definition:**

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

**Flashcard #12** \n**Term:**

Verisimilitude (n.)

\n**Definition:**

The appearance of being true or real.