Vocab 21 Flashcards by Sophia Szabo | Brainscape

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aphorism (n)

A

an observation that contains general truth

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assail (v)

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a violent attack

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bellicose (adj)

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inclined to fight

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discourse (n)

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written or spoken communication or debate

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garrison (n)

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troops stationed in a town to defend it

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inculcate (v)

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input an idea with persistent instruction

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recourse (n)

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a source of help in a difficult situation

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usurp (v)

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take a position of power forcefully; seize

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vexation (n)

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state of being annoyed or frustrated

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