Vocabulary from the Declaration of Independence

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Abolish

to do away with

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Assent

to agree or give in

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Declare

to make known or state clearly

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Despotism

unlimited/absolute power

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Dissolve

to close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body)

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Endowed

provided

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Formidable

causing dread/fear

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Impel

to force

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Inestimable

priceless

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Prudence

wise in practical affairs; discretion; regard for one's own interests

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Relinquish

to surrender or give up

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Sufferance

tolerance especially from something wrong or illegal; passive permission; ability to endure pain

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Transient

not lasting

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Tyranny

oppressive power extended by a government or ruler

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Unalienable

not capable of being taken away or denied

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Usurpation

wrongfully seizing by force