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The document defines and provides examples of the use of four words: genesis, innocuous, fallacy, and obsequious. Genesis refers to an origin or starting point, such as an idea originating from an unfortunate life event. Innocuous means harmless or safe, like a white lie told about someone's appearance. A fallacy is a mistaken or unsound argument, as was apparent in Joe's debate argument. Obsequious describes excessively obedient or attentive behavior, like assistants who are constantly fawning over their boss, Rory McIlroy.

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GENESIS Definition: The origin or mode of formation of something Origin: Greek NOUN SYNONYMS: alpha, beginning, baseline, commencement ANTONYMS: omega, ending, close The genesis of the idea for the phone application derived from an unfortunate life event.
INNOCUOUS Definition: Not harmful or offensive; innocent Origin: Latin http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/7897 ADJECTIVE SYNONYMS: harmless, safe, nontoxic ANTONYMS: harmful, toxic, offensive John told an innocuous lie when his girlfriend asked how she looked in her new dress.
FALLACY Definition: A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument. Origin: Latin NOUN Synonyms: misconception, misbelief, delusion Antonyms: truth, honesty, fact During the debate, the fallacy of Joe’s argument was apparent to all. bit.ly/1uDpW4b
OBSEQUIOUS Definition: obedient or attentive to a excessive or servile degree Origin: Latin polyv.re/Z9lj6l Synonyms: servile, sycophantic, fawning Antonyms: domineering Rory McIlroy is followed by obsequious assistants who are at his service all hours of the day. ADJECTIVE

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  • 1. GENESIS Definition: The origin or mode of formation of something Origin: Greek NOUN SYNONYMS: alpha, beginning, baseline, commencement ANTONYMS: omega, ending, close The genesis of the idea for the phone application derived from an unfortunate life event.
  • 2. INNOCUOUS Definition: Not harmful or offensive; innocent Origin: Latin http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/7897 ADJECTIVE SYNONYMS: harmless, safe, nontoxic ANTONYMS: harmful, toxic, offensive John told an innocuous lie when his girlfriend asked how she looked in her new dress.
  • 3. FALLACY Definition: A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument. Origin: Latin NOUN Synonyms: misconception, misbelief, delusion Antonyms: truth, honesty, fact During the debate, the fallacy of Joe’s argument was apparent to all. bit.ly/1uDpW4b
  • 4. OBSEQUIOUS Definition: obedient or attentive to a excessive or servile degree Origin: Latin polyv.re/Z9lj6l Synonyms: servile, sycophantic, fawning Antonyms: domineering Rory McIlroy is followed by obsequious assistants who are at his service all hours of the day. ADJECTIVE