Were the country to leave the euro, there is a danger that it could begin to orient itself more toward Russia or China. In the final analysis, leaving the euro zone would be an almost incalculable economic risk for Greece, but one which could pay political dividends. The reverse is true for the euro zone.
Proscription (Latin: proscriptio) is, in current usage, a decree of condemnation to death or banishment and can be used in a political context to refer to state-approved murder or banishment. The term originated in Ancient Rome, where it included public identification and official condemnation of declared enemies of the state.
A provocation makes someone angry or sometimes even violent. Telling a professional boxer how ugly he is would be considered a provocation â one that might get you punched in the face. Provocation is the act of provoking someone â doing something just to get a reaction. During election season, opponents sometimes use provocation to try to ruin one another's reputation. However, sometimes it backfires and the one doing the provoking, looking like a bully, loses votes.