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veracity

Meaning

The quality of being in accordance with fact or reality; accuracy.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

After the accident, Mia wanted everyone to know what really happened. She spoke with calm veracity, telling the officer only the facts that she remembered. By sticking to the truth, she hoped that people would trust her story and understand what caused the crash.

He told me he was working late, but his friend said otherwise. I began to doubt the veracity of his story. My stomach twisted with uncertainty. I just needed to know what was true and what was a lie before I could look at him again.

The journalist triple-checked every fact in her story before publishing it. She knew that readers trusted her because she had never once sacrificed the veracity of her reporting, even when the truth was difficult to uncover. Her editor praised her commitment to getting things right every single time.

When Larry claimed he caught a fish "as big as a car," his friends questioned the *veracity* of his story. Later, they found a goldfish in his bucket and a toy car nearby, and realized Larry’s *veracity* had gone fishing long before he did.

My toddler insisted a tiny ghost had eaten all the cookies. I had to question the veracity of his claim, however, as the "ghost" had left a trail of crumbs leading directly to his room and had chocolate smeared all over its face.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The journalist's reputation for veracity was well-known among her peers. She always made sure to thoroughly fact-check her stories before publishing them, ensuring accuracy and truthfulness in her reporting.

In the courtroom, the jury listened intently as the witness recounted her account of the events. Her veracity was evident in her unwavering gaze, the detailed descriptions she provided, and her willingness to answer even the most challenging questions. Despite attempts by the defense to discredit her testimony, her unwavering truthfulness ultimately prevailed.

As the old house creaked and groaned in the dead of night, Sarah's heart pounded with fear. Shadows danced menacingly on the walls, creating an eerie atmosphere that sent shivers down her spine. Suddenly, a ghostly figure materialized in front of her, its hollow eyes staring into her soul. Sarah's mind raced with terror, questioning the veracity of her own eyes. Was this apparition real, or merely a figment of her imagination? The ghost reached out a cold, skeletal hand towards her, confirming the chilling truth of its existence. Sarah's screams echoed through the empty halls, lost in the darkness.

In the murky depths of the asylum, Dr. Crane's words echoed with chilling veracity. His cadaverous grin etched the truth into the faces of his victims—the undeniable fact that they were trapped within a nightmare of his own twisted design. Each incision he made was a testament to his gruesome accuracy, a horrifying reminder they were at the cruel mercy of a man obsessed with the cold, unforgiving truth.

In the land of Eldoria, where magic flowed like rivers and dragons roamed the skies, there was a legendary creature known as the Truthseeker. With its piercing gaze, it could discern the veracity of anyone's words, revealing lies and deceit with ease. Many sought its counsel, hoping to prove their innocence or uncover hidden truths. But those who dared to deceive the Truthseeker soon found themselves facing its wrath, for in a world where honesty was as precious as gold, the veracity of one's words could mean the difference between life and death.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

After several people gave different versions of the story, Maria questioned the veracity of what she had heard. She needed the facts to be accurate before telling anyone else, because only with full confidence in the truth could she trust what was being said about her friend.

After catching him in another lie, she could no longer accept his apologies at face value. She now questioned the veracity of everything he said, searching his face for any sign of the actual, honest truth that she so desperately needed to hear from him.

The journalist double-checked her sources before publishing the article. Three witnesses confirmed the same story, lending veracity to her account of the mayor's corruption. Without those confirmations, she would have held the piece until she could prove every detail matched what actually happened that night at city hall.

When Carl claimed he once wrestled a bear while reciting poetry, the veracity of his tale came into question—especially after someone pointed out that the only wildlife he’s ever encountered was an aggressive squirrel behind the deli and his poetry was limited to “Roses are red.”

My toddler insisted a renegade squirrel had stolen his broccoli. I began to question the veracity of his tale, but my doubts vanished when I saw a squirrel on the fence post wearing a single, perfectly fitted floret as a jaunty little hat.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

During the trial, the witness’s veracity was called into question. The prosecutor meticulously examined every detail of his testimony, searching for inconsistencies. Without conformity with truth or fact, even the slightest discrepancy could undermine the entire case, leaving the jury uncertain and hesitant to trust his words.

The intelligence dispatch contained an alarming assertion. Before mobilizing troops, the general demanded his team corroborate the information. The risk of a catastrophic miscalculation was too high to proceed without absolute confidence in the report's veracity and the facts it presented.

The journalist's career collapsed after her exposé proved false. Three sources recanted their statements, and documents she cited were fabrications. Her editor had never questioned the veracity of her work before, but now every article she'd written underwent scrutiny. The scandal taught the newsroom a costly lesson about verification.

When Marvin claimed he’d tamed a fire-breathing platypus in his backyard, his friends questioned the veracity of his story, suspecting that Marvin’s “conformity with truth or fact” had taken the last train to fantasy land, along with his dubious trophy for interspecies wrestling.

Bartholomew's account of a clandestine squirrel syndicate stealing the trifle was certainly creative. However, the chocolate frosting festooning his jowls led me to question the veracity of his tale, a suspicion confirmed by his subsequent ignominious retreat under the divan.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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