APUSH - Declaration of Independence Vocab

dependence

prudence

the ability to govern and discipline oneself through reason, practical judgement, and careful forethought to avoid unnecessary risks.

despotism

oppressive absolute power and authority exerted by government & oppressive or despotic exercise of power

candid

expressing opinions, feelings, etc. in an open, honest, and sincere way

assent

to agree to or approve of something especially after thoughtful consideration

tenure

the act, right, manner, or term of holding something

arbitrary

decided or chosen on personal belief/on a whim, rather than on a concrete foundation of reason

redress

to set right, make up for, remove the cause of a grievance or complaint, exact reparation for

magnanimity

the quality of being magnanimous: loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity

consanguinity

the quality or state of being consanguineous: of the same blood or origin

acquiesce

to accept, agree, or comply usually by staying silent or by not arguing

providence

divine guidance or care