Historical Documents

doctrine

noun

Definition

A set of beliefs or principles taught by a group or organization

revere

verb

Definition

To deeply respect or admire someone or something

suffrage

noun

Definition

The right to vote in political elections

discredited

adjective

Definition

Having lost respect or trust because of doubt or dishonor

partisan

adjective

Definition

Strongly supporting a particular party or cause, often blindly

grievance

noun

Definition

A complaint about a wrong or unfair situation

disparity

noun

Definition

A noticeable difference or inequality between things

station

noun

Definition

A place where a particular activity or service is based or happens

vindicate

verb

Definition

to clear someone of blame or suspicion

servitude

noun

Definition

the state of being under the control of another; slavery

sarcastic

adjective

Definition

Using irony to mock or convey contempt

precedent

noun

Definition

An earlier event or decision used as a guide for future cases

impassioned

adjective

Definition

showing strong feelings or intense emotion

subordinate

adjective

Definition

Lower in rank or position; under the authority of another

denounce

verb

Definition

to publicly declare something as wrong or evil

exhort

verb

Definition

to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

advocate

verb

Definition

To publicly support or recommend a cause or policy

disenfranchise

verb

Definition

to take away someone's right to vote or participate

tenacious

adjective

Definition

Holding firmly to a goal or belief; persistent

oppression

noun

Definition

Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control

indignation

noun

Definition

anger caused by something unfair or wrong

rhetoric

noun

Definition

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

mandate

noun

Definition

an official order or command to do something

sovereignty

noun

Definition

Supreme power or authority over a territory or people

antagonism

noun

Definition

Active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

degrade

verb

Definition

To lower in dignity, quality, or value

emancipation

noun

Definition

The act of freeing someone from slavery or control

peculiar

adjective

Definition

Strange or unusual, often in a way that is interesting or odd

repudiate

verb

Definition

To reject or refuse to accept something as true or valid

entrenched

adjective

Definition

Firmly established and difficult to change

allegiance

noun

Definition

loyalty or commitment to a group or cause

populist

adjective

Definition

Relating to supporting the concerns of ordinary people

faction

noun

Definition

A small, organized group within a larger group, often in disagreement

posterity

noun

Definition

all future generations of people

usurp

verb

Definition

to take power or position by force or without right

tyranny

noun

Definition

Cruel and oppressive government or rule

eloquent

adjective

Definition

expressing ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing

dominion

noun

Definition

Control or the territory under control of a ruler or government

egalitarian

adjective

Definition

believing in equal rights and opportunities for all people

aristocracy

noun

Definition

a government or class ruled by the nobility or elite