noun the process or act of finding a person guilty of a crime or misdemeanor.The prosecution was unable to present enough evidence to bring about a conviction in the case. See the…
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cadaverous
adjective of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated.Starvation had given him a cadaverous appearance. See the full entry
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sincere
adjective genuine, true, and not pretended.The mayor took a sincere interest in the people and their problems. See the full entry
probability
noun the condition or fact that something might happen.Since you studied, there is a high probability that you will pass the test. See the full entry