Is that so?

Noun assertion that something exist or is true
Changing Attitude Ireland is "a network of people, gay and heterosexual, lay and ordained, working for the full affirmation of lesbian and gay persons within the Churches in Ireland."
Adverb according to what is assumed or said without proof
Brad Pitt allegedly cheated on partner Angelina Jolie with a stewardess. OK magazine said that the woman claims she has slept with at least three of the men Angelina had also shared a bed with.
Verb state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
Individuals, particularly those in stressful situations - such as under arrest or police interrogation - need assistance in understanding and asserting their constitutional rights.
Verb support or confirm
Taekwondo has no standard system for collecting or classifying statistics that go beyond the final score. Fans can argue about who has the most effective roundhouse kick, but don't have any numbers to back up their claims.
Verb take a title, prize, or record
Moscow has become one of the top stops on the FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour, with a prize fund of USD $600,000. Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego of Brazil have claimed their first gold medal of 2012 there.
Noun struggle or deal with someone or something
Billionaire Tony Stark must contend with deadly issues involving the government, his own friends, as well as new enemies due to his superhero alter ego Iron Man.
Verb to make clearly known
Sam sees Herb, a very eloquent speaker, who is campaigning without challenge or controversy. Sam decides to declare himself a candidate.
Verb put forward, as for consideration or study
Does texting mean the death of good writing skills? John McWhorter posits that there’s much more to texting, both linguistically and culturally, than it seems, and it’s all good news.
Verb make a statement about something openly or publicly
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi professed their love in the secular chapel of Oprah Winfrey’s daytime talk show on Monday.
Verb believe especially on uncertain grounds
Scientists speculate the giant predators may have engaged in cannibalism with some regularity.