Art of War Part 3 Flashcards
aphorism
a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton).
haphazard
characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
levying
an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
salubrious
favorable to or promoting health; healthful:
prowess
exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.
disperse
to drive or send off in various directions; scatter:
facile
moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality:
incumbent
holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:
tallies
an account or reckoning; a record of debit and credit, of the score of a game, or the like.
emissaries
a representative sent on a mission or errand:
ratified
to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction:
deliberation
careful consideration before decision.
coy
artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
venture
an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one:
proclaim
to announce or declare in an official or formal manner:
bullion
gold or silver considered in mass rather than in value.
vex
to irritate; annoy; provoke:
allusion
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication:
breadth
the measure of the second largest dimension of a plane or solid figure; width.
conceit
an excessively favorable opinion of one’s own ability, importance, wit, etc.
ostentatious
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others:
ignominy
disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
sagacity
acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment.
erroneously
containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong:
reckoning
count; computation; calculation.
slyly
in a deceitful manner;
cunningly
skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness;
guile
insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.
contempt
the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
vile
highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable:
scorn
to mock;
