Question

Read the following passage: The thermometer had been in the back of the bathroom drawer for as long as I could remember. I brushed off the dust and stuck it under my tongue even though I was unsure of its veracity. What does "veracity" mean as it is used in this reading? Use this dictionary entry to answer the question: ver- (prefix) truth scale safety cleanliness accuracy

Answer 1

In the passage, "veracity" refers to the accuracy or truthfulness of the thermometer's reading. The character is unsure if the thermometer will provide a reliable or accurate measurement of their temperature, which is why they question its "veracity."