To combine
The blending of the two families was not easy at first.
conqueror
a person who conquers or vanquishes
William the conqueror was an illegimate son of Duke Robert of Normandy.
constitutional monarchy
a system in which the king or queen's power is severely limited, because they act on the advice of the politicians who form the government
Britain is an example of a constitutional monarchy.
continuation
the act or state of continuing
The continuation of her business was not affected by the riot.
dictatorship
absolute, imperious, or overbearing power or control
Germany under the leadership of Hitler became a dictatorship.
enduring
existing for a long time
I will have many enduring memories of my time in Africa.
entertained
to hold the interest of and give pleasure to
The little boy entertained himself by watching TV.
installation
an installing or being installed
The installation ceremony of the new president lasted for three weeks.
lavish
more than enough
Kim Jong Il is known for his lavish spending despite his country's poor economic condition.
merchant
seller; trader
Amelia’s father was a rich merchant who bought and sold things.
nobleman
a member of the nobility
When the nobleman was put in prison, it brought shame to his family.
opportunities
an advantageous time to act:
Jane had the opportunity to travel to Europe this summer.
parliament
an official council usually concerned with government or public affairs
The parliament of Great Britain is composed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Prime Minister
the chief executive and, usually, head of the cabinet
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman and longest serving Prime Minister in Britain.
prohibited
to refuse to permit
The parents prohibited their son from marrying because he loved someone of a different race.
Protestant
any member of the various Christian churches established as a result of the Reformation
There are many protestant churches in Korea.
reformation
a reforming or being reformed
Martin Luther started the Protestant reformation movement in 1517.
self-indulgent
indulging one's own desires without restraint
The self-indulgent girl buys a new dress and shoe every week.
short-lived
having or tending to have a short life span or existence
The new fad was short-lived.
stake out
to establish a claim by marking the location or boundaries of
I arrived early at the park to stake out a picnic table.