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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
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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.
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OBSEQUIOUS
Definition: obedient or attentive to a
excessive or servile degree
Origin: Latin
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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