So now you're an expert on language as well? Why not, you're a self-styled expert on everything else. grin


“...the word has absolutely no reference to what you think it means.”


Amateur :

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amateur


While your at it, professor, here's another word for you:


http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedant


“But if you just want to assert yourself as being above others, you've done a fine job here.”


Actually, that representation more aptly describes you, professor. laugh