history vocab

decree

an order that has the force of law
repeal

recall or do away with a law
malaria

a disease caused by mosquitoes implanting parasites in the blood
dictator

a leader who controls an area through absolute power
resolution

a formal expression of opinion voted by an official group
commerce

large-scale trade
import

bring in from a foreign country
skirmish

a small fight, usually during wartime
exempt

excuse; to free from a rule that others must obey
customs duty

a tax placed on goods coming into the country
cholera

a disease causedby bacteria in food and water

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52511

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history vocab

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11 words

Updated

2010-12-01T02:27:00Z

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