Declaration of Independence Vocab

Impel

To Push Forward or Press on

Self-Evident

Obvious

Endowed

To be provided with a quality or trait, often used in the context of natural rights granted by the creator

Unalienable

cannot be taken away or denied

Prudence

Wise or judicious and or discreet or circumspect with careful management and decision making

Transient

Lasting only a short time or temporary

Usurpations

Seizing something without right or authority

Despotism

Absolute power or tyranny

Tyranny

Abuse of power

Candid

Honest, Open, or straight forward

Assent

Agreement or Approval

Abdicated

Renounce power or authority

Mercenary

Hired to serve in an army or organization

Desolation

State of complete emptiness or destruction

Perfidy

Betraying someone or treachery

Redress

To fix an unfair situation or right a wrong

Magnanimity

Being kind, generous, and forgiviness

Kindred

Ones family relatives or kin

Consanguinity

Close relationship or connection

Acquiesce

To accept something reluctantly with out arguing