de facto - actually; in reality or
fact
disconsolate - gloomy; cheerless
emulate - to strive to equal or
excel
essence - most important element
essential - basic; necessary
grievances - complaint; protest
inalienable - not to be transferred
inculcating - to instill; to impress
upon
influential - power to affect;
having power over
justifiable - proven right; valid
landau - four-wheeled closed
carriage
petition - request
phaeton - light, open, four-wheeled
carriage
preamble - introduction
pursuit - to follow; chase
rag-tag - poor condition
revolution - political overthrow;
rebellion
strived - struggled; to exert effort
or energy
tyrannical - oppressive
vigilance - watchfulness
