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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