QUESTIONS.
1. What does associate imply, as used officially? What when used in popular language? 2. Do we speak of associates in crime or wrong? What words are preferred in such connection? (See synonyms for [ACCESSORY].) 3. Is companion used in a good or bad sense? 4. How does it differ in use from associate? 5. What is the significance of peer? comrade? consort?
EXAMPLES.
His best ——, innocence and health,
And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.
The —— accepted Napoleon's abdication.
The leader in the plot was betrayed by his ——.
ASSUME ([page 61]).
QUESTIONS.
1. Does assume apply to that which is rightfully or wrongfully taken? 2. In what use does assume correspond with arrogate and usurp? 3. How do arrogate and usurp differ from each other? How does assume differ from postulate as regards debate or reasoning of any kind?