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veritable
being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary — often used to emphasize the aptness of a metaphor.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder
ascribe
attribute something to (a cause, person, or source).
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder
deleterious
causing harm or damage.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder
repudiate
deny the truth or validity of.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder