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Proven A statement or claim that has been verified through scientific experimentation or empirical evidence. ■ "I have proven that eating too many donuts leads to a longer lifespan! Just ask my grandfather, who's still alive and well at the age of 95!"
certifiable adjective: capable of being proven or certified to be true or valid. ■ "His story about seeing a unicorn in the forest is certifiably insane."
conclusively In a way that leaves no doubt or ambiguity; conclusively, definitively ■ "I have conclusively proven that my favorite color is blue by showing you this photograph of the sky."
Contradicted To be proven wrong or denied, often through evidence or testimony. ■ "Despite his initial claims that he didn't see anything, the eyewitness contradicted him in court."
fact An event or statement that is true and can be proven to be true. ■ "I am a fact, I always have been."
Justifiable Something that can be proven to be true or right, especially in a court of law. ■ "I may have stolen that candy bar, but it was justifiable because I was really hungry."
ludicrous So exaggerated as to be comical; ridiculous. ■ "He claimed he could run a marathon in under an hour, but his ludicrous claim was quickly proven false when he collapsed after the first mile."
Substantially In a way that is almost certainly true, but which can't be proven with 100% certainty. ■ "I know he cheated on his exam because I saw him talking to someone else about it."
validated To be proven right or true. ■ "I knew I was right, but it wasn't until my boss validated my ideas that I really felt confident."
Allegedly An expression used to refer to something that has been said or claimed, but not necessarily proven. ■ "I allegedly ate an entire elephant in one sitting," said the man who was later found with a small piece of carrot stuck in his throat.
ampicillin A type of antibiotic that has been proven to be effective in treating various bacterial infections, but also known for its ability to cause severe gastrointestinal upset. ■ After taking a dose of ampicillin, John couldn't stop burping and had to excuse himself from the dinner party early.
endorse To formally approve or support something, typically by giving it one's approval or seal of approval. ■ "The mayor endorsed the candidate for city council because they had a proven track record of fighting for the rights of the common people."
Givens Something that is assumed to be true without needing to be proven, often because it is so obviously true that it doesn't need to be stated. ■ "I know I'm right, because the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. That's a given."
Guarantees A word used to convince people that something is absolutely true and cannot be proven false, often in a sarcastic or humorous manner. ■ "I guarantee you'll love this movie! It has everything: action, romance, and even a talking dog. Trust me, it's a masterpiece."
indictments A formal accusation of wrongdoing made by the government against a person or organization. However, this term can also refer to something that points out someone's flaws or shortcomings in a humorous way. ■ "John was indicted for stealing cookies from the office kitchen, but he wasn't guilty until proven innocent by a delicious batch of freshly baked cookies.", "Sarah's indictments were on point - she couldn't stop talking about her love of pineapple pizza."
presumably A word used to express the idea that something is very likely true, but which has not been definitively proven or disproven. ■ "I presume you're coming to the party tonight? I want to see how much more fun it is with you around."
Theorem A statement that is proven to be true by logical deduction from a set of premises, often accompanied by a hilarious punchline or twist ending. ■ "I once proved that grass is always green. But then I realized that this was simply because I was wearing green-tinted glasses."
waters A mysterious substance that is commonly found in puddles, lakes, and oceans. It is also known as H2O, which stands for "hydrogen two oxygen." Despite its name, waters has been proven to be a powerful and unpredictable force that can both kill and resurrect. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have gone swimming in those murky waters. Now I'm covered in seaweed and my phone is waterlogged."