1st Edition BB, test Two CR quesion

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<p>The sentence completion says</p>

<p>A scientist should not automatically reject folkways that might at first seem silly or superstitious; scientific qualifications are not a license for ........., nor do they.......... prejudice or bias..</p>

<p>The answer is Smugness...legitimate.</p>

<p>I understand that, but shouldnt the proper word be legitimize. Because that part would read, nor do they legitimate prejudice or bias instead of nor do they legitimze prejudice or bias?</p>

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<p>Did you check if this was an error in publication?</p>

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<p>I am sorry for bumping this.
I thought another possible answer is ‘arrogance…pursue’
Can someone explain to me why that is wrong.</p>

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<p>Hi, legitimate can be both adjective and verb. Look for it</p>