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 assertions | Something declared or stated positively, often with no support or attempt at proof |
| infer | to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply |
| incontestable | not open to dispute; incontrovertible: incontestable proof. |
| proceed | to move forward |
| adjacent | near or close to but not necessarily touching |
| crux | the most important point |
| consecutive | one after the other (without a break) |
| pernicious | exceedingly harmful, esp. in a gradual or subtle way |
| undermine | to gradually weaken or damage |
| deleterious | causing harm or damage |
| proselytize | to convert someone to a faith, belief, or cause |