Week 12: Complex Sentences

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.