Veracity is what separates a true story from a tall tale. From a Latin term meaning "truth," this word is all about withstanding the sharpest scrutiny. It's easy to grab someone's attention, but you'll lose it just as quickly if your veracity is called into question.
Example: The jury questioned the veracity of the witness's statement after seeing the new security footage.
There's a (quite lengthy!) word that's become closely associated with the United States' 250th anniversary of independence: semiquincentennial. Here's a guide to some of the most useful milestone terms.
