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Aphorism
A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.
assail
to attack violently
beget
to give birth to; to create; to produce
bellicose
warlike in manner or temperament; hostile
discourse
verbal expression in speech or writing; conversation
garrison
A military post; The troops stationed at a military post.
inculcate
to impress on the mind by repetition, teach persistently and earnestly
recourse
The act or an instance of turning to or making use of a person or thing for aid or in an effort to achieve something.
usurp
To seize and hold (the power or rights of another, for example) by force or without legal authority.
vexation
The condition of being vexed; annoyance:
adroit
Quick and skillful in body or mind.
allocation
To set apart for a special purpose; To distribute according to a plan; allot
ascetic
A person who renounces material comforts and leads a life of austere self-discipline, especially as an act of religious devotion.
beguile
To deprive (someone) of something by guile or deceit; cheat:
enjoin
To direct (a person) to do something; order or urge:
envoy
A representative of a government who is sent on a special diplomatic mission.
Ideology
A set of doctrines or beliefs that are shared by the members of a social group or that form the basis of a political, economic, or other system.
interloper
One that interferes with the affairs of others, often for selfish reasons; a meddler.
kowtow
To kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in China.
vicarious
Experienced or felt by empathy with or imaginary participation in the life of another person.
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