The Declaration of Independence vocab list

unalienable

incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another

prudence

discretion in practical affairs

transient

lasting a very short time

usurpation

wrongfully seizing and holding by force

evince

give expression to

assent

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

relinquish

part with a possession or right

compliance

the act of submitting, usually surrendering power to another

endeavor

attempt by employing effort

render

cause to become

arbitrary

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference

abdicate

give up power, duties, or obligations

ravage

make a pillaging or destructive raid on, as in wartime

perfidy

betrayal of a trust

redress

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

magnanimity

nobility and generosity of spirit

consanguinity

relation by blood

acquiesce

agree or express agreement

rectitude

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

providence

a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures