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adage a common saying; a wise saying
Anarchy Absence of government
autocracy government in which one person possesses sole power
Cacophony Dissonance; harshness in the sound of words or phrases
collaboration working or cooperating with another
Deference Respect or esteem due a superior or an elder
effrontery shamelessness; audacity
Fuselage The central body portion of an airplane
Homily A religious discourse, usually given to a congregation; a sermon
integrity uprightness or character; honesty; the condition of being whole or complete
Laity People of religious faith as distinquished from its clergy
mentor a wise and trusted teacher or guide
Neophyte Novice or beginner
Parable A usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
plethora a state of excessive fullness; overabundance
rapscallion a rascal; a scamp
sage one distinguished for wisdom; a mature or vener- able person
Surveillance close watch kept over someone, as a suspected criminal; the act of keeping such a watch
usurer one who lends money at an illegal rate
Visage the face or facial expression of a person