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Chapter 6
The Reformation: The Catholic Church Responds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| embrace, v. | to welcome wholeheartedly |
| convert, n. | a person who has changed his or her beliefs or changed religions |
| cardinal, n. | a leader in the Catholic Church who is chosen by the pope |
| order, n. | a religious group with specific beliefs and practices |
| calling, n. | a strong urge to pursue a specific profession or way of life |
| spiritual, adj. | of or related to religious beliefs and feelings |
| decree, n. | an official order that must be followed |
| revitalize, v. | to give life to or energize again |
| censor, v. | to examine and control the content of materials |
| immoral, adj. | going against the principles of right and wrong that are generally accepted by most members of a group |
| persecute, v. | to treat someone unfairly or cruelly because of his or her religious beliefs |