jaek but noun 1. a sturdy leather boot extending above the knee, used by the military, police, and the like. 2. bullying brutality, esp. by a government or the military. Their tactics…
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secular
sek yə lər adjective 1. of or concerning the world and material concerns as opposed to religious or spiritual concerns; temporal. He gave up the priesthood and returned to secular life. 2….
demagogue
de mə gag noun a leader, esp. a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than…
mercenary
muhr sə neI ri adjective 1. interested only in money and material gain. He did not deny that he was mercenary and that he sought only to make money out of the…
maritime
mae rih taIm adjective 1. of or concerning seagoing vessels, or intended for use in navigation at sea. Ship captains must obey maritime laws. 2. living or located in or near the…