Towards the Declaration of Independence Flashcards
1
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coercive
A
relating to the use of force or threats
2
Q
Pyrrhic Victory
A
A technical victory where one side wins, but at such a great cost that it is more like a defeat.
3
Q
Olive Branch
A
A symbol of peace
4
Q
Petition
A
To ask for something. A petition to the king was a letter asking the king for something.
5
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abstention, abstain
A
to refrain from voting, usually on a controversial proposal
6
Q
secular
A
Not connected with religious or spiritual matters
