In matching vocabulary for the constitution I can not figure out the last two.
CHOICE OF WORDS " perfidy and usurpations" which goes in each BLANK
1. We have already seen " circumstances of cruelty and ___________ scarcely paralleded in the most barbarous ages ..."
2. A long train of abuses and _________ ...has envinced a design to reduce a sunder absolute despotism.
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To determine which word, "perfidy" or "usurpations," fits in each blank, we should first understand the meaning of these words.
"Perfidy" refers to the act of deliberate betrayal or dishonesty, particularly in matters of trust or loyalty. It implies an intentional breach of faith or deceit.
"Usurpations" refers to the unjust or unlawful seizing or taking over of power, authority, or rights that rightfully belong to someone else. It suggests an illegitimate acquisition or exercise of power.
Now, let's analyze the sentences to find the appropriate word for each blank:
1. "We have already seen 'circumstances of cruelty and ___________ scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages ...'"
In this sentence, the phrase "circumstances of cruelty" suggests a situation involving deliberate harm or brutality. To maintain the parallel meaning, we need a word that describes a similar act of deceit or betrayal. Therefore, the word that fits the first blank is "perfidy." The sentence would be completed as follows: "We have already seen 'circumstances of cruelty and perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages ...'"
2. "A long train of abuses and _________ ...has evinced a design to reduce us under absolute despotism."
Here, the phrase "a long train of abuses" indicates a series of wrongful actions or oversteps. To maintain the coherence of the sentence, we need a word that corresponds with the idea of illegitimate acquisition or exercise of power. Therefore, the word that fits the second blank is "usurpations." The sentence would be completed as: "A long train of abuses and usurpations ... has evinced a design to reduce us under absolute despotism."
By understanding the meanings of the words and analyzing the context in which they appear, we can sort out which word is appropriate for each blank.