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an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

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The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena.

The researcher tested the hypothesis through a series of controlled experiments.

hypothetical

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based on a suggested idea or theory and not necessarily true or proven

corruption

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illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

incorruptness

to evolve

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to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

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evolution

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the process in which over a long period of time a particular thing becomes more advanced

degeneration

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a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

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syndicate

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a group of people or businesses who come together in order to carry out or to fund a particular business project

veracious

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truthful in the representation of facts or information

verisimilitude

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the state or quality of implying the truth

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