Lesson 7-Spring Sowing I. Wordstudy a To assert is to state one's opinion confidently but often without proof to support it. I have endeavored to assert nothing but what I had good authority for. " (William Sewel) a Asseverate connotes sober sincerity of assertion he taxpayer also asseverates that his return from Greece proves conclusively that his intentions were and are honorable. (daily Report for Executives) W BTLE To be continued on the next page. BACLesson 7—Spring Sowing W B T L E I. Word Study To assert is to state one's opinion confidently but often without proof to support it. “I have endeavored to assert nothing but what I had good authority for.” (William Sewel) Asseverate connotes sober sincerity of assertion. “The taxpayer also asseverates that his return from Greece proves conclusively that his intentions were and are honorable.” (Daily Report for Executives) To be continued on the next page