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98 So the pleader was called a bar-ister. Compare the phrase "called to the Bar."

obstacle. From the Latin root “ sta-” meaning to stand. Compare obstinate, station, status, statute, instant, distance, constant.

dastardly. A word of doubtful origin, — probably akin to the word “dazed.”

reality. From the Latin word "res" meaning a “thing.” Compare real, unreal, realize, republic, really, realization.

alternated. From the Latin “alter” meaning “other.” Compare alteration, alternative, alter, altercate.

infinity. From the Latin “finis” meaning “end.” Compare finish, finite, definite, confine.