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