the truthfulness or accuracy of something
His veracity as a witness was called into question during the trial.
The veracity of the news report was confirmed by multiple reliable sources.
lacking in strictness or precision; not rigorous
The company had a lax policy when it came to punctuality.
Her lax approach to studying resulted in poor grades.
to thoroughly examine or check something or someone, especially to assess their suitability or eligibility
The university will vet all applicants to ensure they meet the admission requirements.
Before hiring a new employee, the company vets their qualifications and background.
to raise doubts or uncertainty about something; to challenge the validity or truth of something
Her actions called into question her commitment to the project.
The new evidence calls into question the previous verdict of the case.
to be found only in a particular place, situation, or context
This species of bird is unique to this remote island.
The cultural practices of this tribe are unique to their community.
a widespread and usually unwelcome or troublesome thing or condition
The plague of unemployment affected the entire country.
The constant technical issues were a plague for the software company.
