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Ch. 7 Voc Words
| Definition | Word |
|---|---|
| freely given or obtained | Gratuitous |
| unearned | Gratuitous |
| uncalled for | Gratuitous |
| without justification or cause | Gratuitous |
| the source and development of a word | Etymology |
| the study of word sources and development | Etymology |
| to regard with deep respect, honor, or esteem | Venerate |
| to revere | Venerate |
| a statement the truth of which is obvious or well known | Truism |
| having or displaying extensive knowledge | Erudite |
| learned | Erudite |
| Scholarly | Erudite |
| a person who falsely claims to possess expert knowledge or skill | Charlatan |
| a quack | Charlatan |
| an imposter | Charlatan |
| to praise highly | Extol |
| to mention for the first time | Broached |
| to introduce a subject | Broached |
| to start a discussion of | Broached |
| to create or possess a tendency or preference in advance | Predisposed |
| to make susceptible | Predisposed |
| never changing | Immutable |
| unchangeable | Immutable |
| unalterable | Immutable |