verisimilitude
Pronunciation
Noun
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The quality of seeming real or true to life, even within a work of fiction.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
authenticity
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Which word fits the gap? "The film's attention to period detail gives it a strong sense of _____."
Answer: verisimilitude
In your own words, what does "verisimilitude" mean?
The quality of seeming real or true to life, even within a work of fiction.
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