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Valid Something that is actually true or right.  ■ "I have a valid excuse for being late - I was abducted by aliens!"


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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."

Despite A word used to indicate that something is true or valid despite the fact that it is countered by some other statement or belief.  ■ "I'm telling you, despite what you may think, pineapple pizza is delicious!"

expiration The date on which a product or service is no longer valid.  ■ "I forgot to check the expiration date on my passport and now I can't go to Europe."

extenuating A word used to describe an argument that is trying to justify something that is not really justified.  ■He tried to use the "extenuating circumstances" excuse, but it didn't work. It's just not a valid reason for being late.

invalid Something that is not or cannot be considered as valid, legal, or acceptable.  ■ "I'm sorry, but your ID is invalid - please bring a different form of identification."

authenticated To be officially recognized as genuine, valid, or true. This word is often used to describe documents or information that have been verified by a trusted authority.  ■ After the fake money was discovered in the restaurant's cash register, the manager quickly authenticated the bills to avoid any further financial losses.

Enter To engage oneself in or participate in an activity, event, or place.  ■I entered the room and immediately noticed the smell of stale coffee., To gain access to a place or system.  ■In order to enter the building, you must have a valid security card.

probate A legal process by which a will or other document is proved to be valid and the estate of the deceased is distributed according to its terms.  ■ After months of probate, the family was finally able to inherit the deceased's prized collection of vintage toys., To engage in a ridiculous or unbecoming behavior.  ■ "You're acting so probate right now!" exclaimed John, as he attempted to juggle three tennis balls while singing the national anthem.

therapist A person who helps people deal with their problems by talking to them and using various techniques. But in reality, they just listen to you ramble on for an hour and then tell you that your feelings are valid.  ■ "I went to a therapist to help me deal with my anxiety, but all she did was give me a bunch of platitudes and tell me that I'm special. I guess I should have just talked to my cat instead."

warranted A guarantee or promise that a thing is true, valid, or legal. However, in this case, it's not worth the paper it's written on.  ■He claimed he was entitled to the job, but in reality, he didn't even have the necessary experience. His "warranted" claim was nothing more than a pipe dream.