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JV566 (Scintillate and Verify)
SCINTILLATE (verb) 1. displaying dazzling spirit and clever wit;
2. shining brightly
Synonyms: sparkling, dazzling, brilliant, amusing, entertaining, clever
Antonyms: dull, boring
Examples:- It was an interesting debate and it sparked some scintillating conversations.
- Lisa’s scintillating personality drew people to her at any social gathering.
- Jeremy’s scintillating speech kept the audience hanging on his every word.
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VERIFY (verb) 1. to confirm the truth of something by investigation or examination; 2. to prove that something is true; 3. to legally attest to the truth of something
Synonyms: confirm, validate, determine, ascertain, establish, prove, attest, substantiate, authenticate
Antonyms: refute, disprove
Examples:- Could you please verify that I turned off the oven?
- Our bookkeeper should verify this balance sheet before we send it to our accountant
- The Peruvian police verified his alibi when Joran said that he was somewhere else that that afternoon.
- I need to verify the date of their wedding before I make our hotel reservation.
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