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show cruel and arbitrary use of power by a ruler  
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vehemence   show
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show harsh or cruel treatment over a long period of time  
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stockpile   show
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show those who fought for the English king during the American Revolution. When written with a small 'l,' it refers to any person who remains faithful to a ruler or government  
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show a trace or sign, usually used in relation to something that has passed, such as an ancient civilization  
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show one who loves his country and acts for its interests. Based on Greek and Latin words for 'father'  
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delegate   show
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show a person who through actions or words sides with the enemy of his country. From the Latin verb trader, 'to hand over' Click to flip  
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show unlimited power  
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show destruction  
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show lodging, housing  
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arbitrary   show
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show given up  
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show the overthrow or replacement of an established government  
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show German soldiers serving in the British forces in the American Revolution  
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unalienable   show
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show American colonial militia members ready to fight at a minute's notice  
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show a meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the closing of Boston Harbor, increased taxes, and abuses of authority by the British government  
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Second Continental Congress   show
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insurrections   show
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acquiesce   show
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consanguinity   show
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show generous spirit  
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