Originally Posted by Dude
I quoted is the first dictionary definition that pops up
You chose to forego the author's interpretation and utilize an unnamed web source to guide you in your interpretation.
Possibly subterfuge? wink

Worded another way, It's funny. You seem to be suggesting that you know my perspective better than I do. Why is that?
(borrowed language from someone whose posts you do not seem to find offensive)

A discussion point regarding the cost of college,
which may have been previously overlooked on this thread... now posted elsewhere:
Addressing the causes of steep increases in tuition may be more effective in the long run, as compared to shifting greater tuition payment responsibility to US taxpayers... which may actually increase the rate of the rising cost spiral.