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Words to Understand

allegiance— Devotion or loyalty, especially to a person, group or cause. colleague— an associate in a profession. fraternity— the quality or state of being brothers. indivisible— something that can not be separated into parts. justice— the quality of being just, impartial or fair. liberty— the state of being free. patriotism— love for or devotion to country. pledge— a solemn promise or oath. republic— a political system in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote.

ritual— the established form for a ceremony. salient— prominent; standing out conspicuously.