Associate ( page 60 ).
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 ——.