I Know This 3

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Annals

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a descriptive record or history

The records of the significant events in the community's history are recorded in the town's annals.

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Cede

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to give up, especially by formal agreement

As part of the 1803 Lousiana Purchase, France ceded vast territories to the United States.

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Constrain

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to limit, restrain, or force to act

In light of recent economic downturn, many companies have been constrained to lay off workers.

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Hierarchy

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a system in which positions of power are ranked

In the hierarchy of the federal executive branch, the president is at the top.

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Flout

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to ignore law or convention openly and disrespectfully

The student flouted tradition and wore flip-flops and jeans to the graduation ceremony.

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Inalienable

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not able to be given up or transferred

In the United States, the Bill of Rights guarantees each citizen certain inalienable rights protected by law.

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Insurrection

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a rebellion

Ater years of oppression, the general populace threw off the dictatorship in a brutal insurrection.

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Mandatory

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required

At many universities, it is mandatory for all students to take at least two years of a foreign language.

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Matriarchy

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a society headed by females

The Amazons area famous example of a matriarchy, where women were strong and independent leaders.

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Necessitate

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to require or make necessary

The popularity of the class necessitates students register early to ensure they get a seat.