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“The Right to Freedom” Vocabulary Review

“The Right to Freedom” Vocabulary Review. Patrick Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Convention” “The Declaration of Independence” by Thomas Jefferson. Nouns. Irresolution - uncertainty; indecision Adversary - an opponent Mercenary – a professional soldier hired to fight in a foreign army

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“The Right to Freedom” Vocabulary Review

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  1. “The Right to Freedom”Vocabulary Review Patrick Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Convention” “The Declaration of Independence” by Thomas Jefferson

  2. Nouns Irresolution- uncertainty; indecision Adversary- an opponent Mercenary – a professional soldier hired to fight in a foreign army Insurrection - rebellion

  3. Verbs • Impel – to drive forward; force • Abdicate – to give up responsibility for • Subjugate – to control by conquering • Spurn – to reject scornfully

  4. Adjectives • Insidious- treacherous • Martial-warlike • Tyrannical – harsh; oppressive • Formidable- difficult to defeat • Invincible – unbeatable • Vigilant- alert; watchful • Arbitrary- based on unpredictable decisions rather than on reason

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