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Plausible
(adjective): seemingly true, acceptable; often implying disbelief
Though plausible, the outbreak of the country's civil war was still debatable years after its conclusion. -
Candor
(noun): sharp honesty or frankness in expressing onself
The committee member's candor was an embarrassment to the rest of the committe that he was subsequently fired. -
Visceral
(adjective): intuitive, instinctive, emotional, etc., rather than intellectual
He had a visceral disdain for the corporation. -
Fanfare
(noun): a loud flourish of trumpets; noisy or showy display
The executive explained with much fanfare that his business tripled in size since the previous year. -
Foster
(verb): to help to grow or develop; stiumlate; promote
The couple fostered a Bulgarian child after they disocovered they couldn't have their own children.