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20 words

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   randomadj/ˈrændəm/

   happening or chosen without a particular plan or pattern

   “We selected a random sample of 300 households for the survey.”

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   Christendomnoun/ˈkrɪstəndəm/

   the collective world or community of Christian peoples or countries

   “Medieval trade routes connected much of Christendom.”

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   freedomnoun/ˈfriːdəm/

   the state of being able to act, speak, or think without being constrained

   “People in the survey said freedom of expression was most important.”

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   seldomadv/ˈseldəm/

   not often; almost never

   “I seldom go to the cinema these days.”

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   officialdomn/ˈɒfɪʃəlˌdɒm/

   the administrative system of officials, often implying bureaucracy or red tape

   “Many citizens complain that officialdom makes simple procedures slow and complicated.”

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   wisdomnoun/ˈwɪzdəm/

   the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of experience and knowledge

   “Grandparents often pass on wisdom about managing money.”

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   dominionn/dəˈmɪniən/

   sovereignty or control over a territory; authority or rule

   “The empire extended its dominion across the region.”

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   boredomnoun/ˈbɔːdəm/

   the state of feeling bored; lack of interest and excitement

   “He turned on the TV out of boredom.”

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   fiefdomnoun/ˈfiːf.dəm/

   a territory or area of control granted under feudalism; figuratively, a small area of authority controlled by one person or group

   “He treats the department as his personal fiefdom.”

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    serfdomn/ˈsɜːfˌdɒm/

    the system or condition of serfs being tied to the land and subject to a lord (historical)

    “Historians study the decline of serfdom across Europe during the 18th century.”

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    kingdomnoun/ˈkɪŋdəm/

    a country ruled by a king or queen; also used figuratively for a domain or area

    “The medieval kingdom covered a large part of the region.”

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    martyrdomn/ˈmɑːtədəm/

    the state of being a martyr, especially death or suffering for a cause or belief

    “Her martyrdom inspired others to continue the protest.”

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    dukedomnoun/ˈdjuːk.dəm/

    the territory, title, or rank of a duke; the position or territory governed by a duke

    “The dukedom passed to his nephew after his death.”

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    queennoun/kwiːn/

    a female sovereign or the wife of a king

    “The queen gave a speech about national unity.”

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    earldomnoun/ˈɜːl.dəm/

    the rank, title, or territory of an earl (a noble rank), or the condition of being an earl

    “He gained the earldom after his father retired from public duties.”

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    princenoun/prɪns/

    a male royal family member, especially a son of a monarch

    “The prince represented the country at the international ceremony.”

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    thralldomnoun/ˈθrɔːl.dəm/

    the state of being in bondage or complete subjection; slavery or servitude (literal or figurative)

    “Many writers used the metaphor of thralldom to describe oppressive regimes.”

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    stardomnoun/ˈstɑːdəm/

    the state of being a famous performer or celebrity

    “She rose to stardom after her role in the hit series.”

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    popedomnoun/ˈpəʊp.dəm/

    the office, authority, or jurisdiction of the pope; the papal office or the body of popes

    “Scholars debated the influence of the popedom during the Middle Ages.”

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    fandomnoun/ˈfændəm/

    the community of fans who share interest in a particular performer, series, or genre

    “The fandom organised a charity event to support the actor.”