Art of War Part 3

Question 1

aphorism

Answer 1

a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton).

Question 2

haphazard

Answer 2

characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.

Question 3

levying

Answer 3

an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.

Question 4

salubrious

Answer 4

favorable to or promoting health; healthful:

Question 5

prowess

Answer 5

exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.

Question 6

disperse

Answer 6

to drive or send off in various directions; scatter:

Question 7

facile

Answer 7

moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality:

Question 8

incumbent

Answer 8

holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:

Question 9

tallies

Answer 9

an account or reckoning; a record of debit and credit, of the score of a game, or the like.

Question 10

emissaries

Answer 10

a representative sent on a mission or errand:

Question 11

ratified

Answer 11

to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction:

Question 12

deliberation

Answer 12

careful consideration before decision.

Question 13

coy

Answer 13

artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.

Question 14

venture

Answer 14

an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one:

Question 15

proclaim

Answer 15

to announce or declare in an official or formal manner:

Question 16

bullion

Answer 16

gold or silver considered in mass rather than in value.

Question 17

vex

Answer 17

to irritate; annoy; provoke:

Question 18

allusion

Answer 18

a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication:

Question 19

breadth

Answer 19

the measure of the second largest dimension of a plane or solid figure; width.

Question 20

conceit

Answer 20

an excessively favorable opinion of one’s own ability, importance, wit, etc.

Question 21

ostentatious

Answer 21

characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others:

Question 22

ignominy

Answer 22

disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.

Question 23

sagacity

Answer 23

acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment.

Question 24

erroneously

Answer 24

containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong:

Question 25

reckoning

Answer 25

count; computation; calculation.

Question 26

slyly

Answer 26

in a deceitful manner;

Question 27

cunningly

Answer 27

skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness;

Question 28

guile

Answer 28

insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.

Question 29

contempt

Answer 29

the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.

Question 30

vile

Answer 30

highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable:

Question 31

scorn

Answer 31

to mock;