Declaration of Independence Flashcards
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impel (v)
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to drive or urge forward; propel
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endowed (v)
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to have provided with a permanent fund or source of income; equipped
3
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unalienable (adj)
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not capable of being sold or transferred to others
4
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instituted (v)
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to have set up or established
5
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deriving (v)
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to trace from a source or origin; receiving
6
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abolish (v)
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to put an end to something
7
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prudence (n)
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regard for one’s interests; caution; good judgement
8
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transient (adj)
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not lasting for very long
9
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usurpations (n)
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illegal seizure and occupation of a throne
10
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evinces (v)
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to show clearly; to make evident
11
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Despotism (n)
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absolute power or control
12
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constrains (v)
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to confine by force; compels
13
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assent (n)
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an agreement
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relinquish (v)
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to give up, surrender
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formidable (adj)
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causing fear or apprehension; powerful, fearful, strong
