Part 23 (1/2)

_Authentic_ is, however, used by reputable writers as synonyenuineness carries a certain authority We speak of _accepted_ conclusions, _certain_ evidence, _current_ itiinal_ manuscripts, _real_ value, _received_ interpretation, _sure_ proof, a _true_ statement, a _trustworthy_ witness, a _veritable_ discovery

Antonyms:

apocryphal, counterfeit, exploded, false, spurious, baseless, disputed, fabulous, fictitious, unauthorized

AUXILIARY

Synonyms:

accessory, ally, coadjutor, helper, promoter, aid, assistant, confederate, mercenary, subordinate

An _auxiliary_ is a person or thing that helps in a subordinate capacity _Allies_ unite as equals; _auxiliaries_ are, at least technically, inferiors or subordinates Yet the _auxiliary_ is more than a mere _assistant_ The word is oftenest found in the plural, and in thewith the ar under the orders, of another _Mercenaries_ serve only for pay; _auxiliaries_ often for reasons of state, policy, or patriotism as well Coonist, hinderer, opponent, opposer

Prepositions:

The auxiliaries _of_ the Roood cause; an auxiliary _to_ learning

AVARICIOUS

Synonyardly, penurious, sordid, covetous, y

_Avaricious_ and _covetous_ refer especially to acquisition, _ardly_, _parsimonious_, and _penurious_ to expenditure The _avaricious_for et and to keep, the _covetous_away from its possessor; tho one reat expenditures _Miserly_ and _niggardly_ persons seek to gain bythe others _Parsimonious_ and _penurious_ may apply to one's outlay either for himself or for others; in the latter use, they are soardly_ The _close_ h_ are provincial words of similar import The _rapacious_ have the robber instinct, and put it in practise in some form, as far as they dare The _avaricious_ and _rapacious_ are ready to reach out for gain; the _parsiardly_ prefer the safer and less adventurous way of avoiding expenditure _Greedy_ and _stingy_ are used not only of reedy_ child wishes to enjoy everything hi it

Antonyenerous, liberal, al, wasteful