important and deserving attention way to understand something
notable example
existing very commonly or happening often
prevalent
the social and land-owning system of western Europe in the Middle Ages or of any society that is organized according to rank
feudalism
to make someone more likely to do something
encourage
to become weaker in strength or influence
wane
the power to have an effect on people or things
influence
a member of a group of religious men who do not marry and usually live together in a monastery
a monk
an invitation to do something difficult
challenge
the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family
nepotism
an occasion when you allow or do not mind someone's failure or bad behaviour
indulgence
the 16th-century religious ideas and activity in Europe that were an attempt to change and improve the Catholic Church, and resulted in the Protestant Churches being established
reformation
a member of the parts of the Christian Church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church
protestant
to divide into two or more parts
split
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
eager
o sail all the way around something
circumnavogate
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
breakthrough
