I tried to ___________ (pretend/convince/fool) my friend to join me for the movie by telling her how amazing the reviews were.
convince
The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains a __________ (mystery/myth/hoax) to this day.
mystery
The viral video claiming to show a UFO landing was later exposed as a _______ (myth/hoax/mystery) created for publicity.
hoax
The weather forecast made a p________ of heavy rain tomorrow, so we decided to cancel the picnic.
prediction
She ap__________ to her teacher for forgetting to complete her homework on time.
apologized
The detective found new e_________ that could solve the case and prove the suspect's innocence.
evidence
The scientist presented clear p_____ to support her groundbreaking theory during the conference.
proof
The story about the ghostly hitchhiker who disappears from the car is just an u_____ l_______ passed down for generations.
urban legend
The northern lights are a natural p__________ that leaves everyone in awe of their beauty.
phenomenon
The _______s provided a detailed account of what happened during the car accident.
witness
The hikers made sure to pack all the necessary __________t, including a compass, tent, and sleeping bags, before heading into the mountains.
equipment
The airport uses _____r to track incoming flights and ensure safe landings.
radar
He didn't want to ___________ anyone into believing his story, so he told the truth from the beginning.
fool
The children decided to ________ they were explorers on an exciting adventure through the jungle.
pretend
She was _______ about the new health trend and wanted to see more evidence before trying it herself.
skeptical