to end an activity or custom officially
Child abuse needs to be abolished from society.
acupuncture
a Chinese medical procedure that treats illness by the inserting needles at specified sites of the body
When all tradition remedies failed to heal her back pain, she tried acupuncture.
armada
a fleet of warships
The Spanish armada's task was to overthrow protestant England.
authority
to be in charge
She had complete authority over her servants.
currency
the money used to pay for goods and services in a country
The currency of that country does not contain any coins.
discipline
control of the mind and body
In order for students to do well in school, they need self discipline.
dynasties
series of family members who hold power in politics or business
The Han dynasty ruled for over 400 years.
eliminated
to remove or get rid of
We eliminated all meat from our diet.
expeditions
a journey made by a group organized and equipped for a special purpose
On his first trip, Columbus led an expedition with three ships.
explorers
one who explores an unknown or little-known region
Christopher Columbus was a famous explorer.
flourish
to become rich, grow strong
The orphan flourished in her new environment.
imperial
of an empire imperial Japan annexed Korean in 1910.
instruments
an object for making music, such as a violin, piano, or horn
She plays several musical instruments, and now she is learning to conduct.
nautical
relating to ships, sailing or sailors
They purchased a nautical map before sailing off.
nobility
the noble class or the body of nobles in a country
She married into nobility and has regretted the decision ever since.
residents
person who lives in a certain area
My mother has been a resident of San Francisco for over 30 years.
shared
have in common
They fell in love because of their shared interest in rock climbing.
suffering
the state of a person or thing that suffers
While visiting the country she witnessed the suffering of the inhabitants.
trading post
a store established in an unsettled or thinly settled region by a trader or trading company
Once they settled, the pilgrims built a trading post.
tutored
teach privately; to be taught privately
In preparation for her marriage, she was tutored in proper etiquettes of a princess.
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