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| gratuitous | adj. freely given or obtained; unearned; uncalled for; without justification or cause |
| etymology | n. the source and development of a word; the study of word sources and development |
| venerate | v. to regard with deep respect, honor, or esteem; to revere |
| truism | n. a statement the truth of which is obvious or well known |
| erudite | adj. having or displaying extensive knowledge; learned; scholarly |
| charlatan | n. a person who falsely claims to possess expert knowledge or skill; a quack; an impostor |
| extol | v. to praise highly |
| broach | v. to mention for the first time; to introduce a subject; to start a discussion of |
| predispose | v. to create or possess a tendency or preference in advance; to make susceptible |
| immutable | adj. never changing; unchangeable; unalterable |
| infringe | v. to violate or disregard a law or an agreement; to trespass; to break in on |
| specious | adj. seemingly desirable, reasonable, or true but not really so; having a deceptively good appearance |
| ostensible | adj. outwardly professed; apparent; seeming |
| absolve | v. to declare free from guilt and blame; to set free from a promise or an obligation |
| subjugate | v. to subdue; to conquer; to force to submit |
| antipodes | v. any two places at directly opposite points on the earth; two opposite things |
| retroactive | adj. applying to events that are past |
| anitpathy | n. a strong dislike; an aversion |
| nettle | n. a stinging plant; v. to sting with, or as if with, a nettle; to cause shape annoyance; to irritate |
| indigent | adj. poor; needy |
