Vocabulary from Gettysburg Address

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conceive

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To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind; originate.

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dedicate

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To devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose.

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devotion

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Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

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consecrate

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To make or declare sacred; set apart as holy.

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hallow

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To honor as holy or greatly respected.

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proposition

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A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.

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liberty

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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.

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perish

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To suffer death, typically in a violent or untimely way.

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resolve

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To decide firmly on a course of action.

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endure

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To continue to exist; to last over time.