monumental – adj. very important

county – n. an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters

origin – n. the point or place where something begins or is created: the source or cause of something

absentee voting – n. legal entry of votes by voters who is not able to be present when the election occurs

provision – n. a condition that is included as part of an agreement or law