Russia Marks 100-Year-Old Revolution

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royal – adj. of or relating to a king or queen

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stick to – phrasal verb to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

monarchy – n. a form of government in which a country is ruled by a monarch such as a king or queen

conviction – n. a strong belief or opinion

misfortune – n. bad luck