Unitarian
Believes in the oneness of God as opposed to the Trinity. Historic
Unitarians believed in the moral authority, but not the deity, of Jesus.
Free thinkers and dissenters, evolving their beliefs by rationalism and
humanism.

usurpation
Usurping, especially the wrongful seizure of royal sovereignty. Wrongful
seizure or exercise of authority. Encroachment.

vicissitudes
Change or variation.

vituperation
Abusive censure. Sustained, harshly abusive language.

votaries
Persons bound by vows to live a life of religious worship or service.
Devout adherents of a cult or religion. Persons fervently devoted to a
leader or ideal; faithful followers. Persons filled with enthusiasm, as
for a pursuit or hobby; enthusiasts.

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[Illustration: Portrait of John Quincy Adams.]

Engraved from a Painting by A.B. Durand.