GRE Word List
VERISIMILITUDE
appearance of truth; quality of appearing to be true or real; likelihood; Ex. verisimilitude of her performance as Lady Macbeth
The meaning of the word verisimilitude is appearance of truth; quality of appearing to be true or real; likelihood; Ex. verisimilitude of her performance as Lady Macbeth.
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| coiffure | hairstyle |
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