History's "worst" nun - Theresa A. Yugar How containerization shaped the modern world

rabbit hole

​a situation, often a confusing or strange one, from which it is difficult to escape

theologian

a person who studies theology

viceroy

(often used as a title)(in the past) a person who was sent by a king or queen to govern a colony

muster something

[transitive] (up) to find as much support, courage, etc. as you can

synonym summon

born in/out of wedlock

whose parents are/are not married

misogyny

a feeling of hate or dislike towards women, or a feeling that women are not as good as men

solace somebody

to make somebody feel better or happier when they are sad or disappointed

precocious

(of a child) having developed particular abilities and ways of behaving at a much younger age than usual

patriarchal

ruled or controlled by men; giving power and importance only to men

zealous

​showing great energy and enthusiasm for something, especially because you feel strongly about it

treatise (on something)

a long and serious piece of writing on a particular subject

archivist

​a person whose job is to develop and manage an archive

bishop

a senior priest in charge of the work of the Church in a city or district

sermon

a talk on a moral or religious subject, usually given by a religious leader during a service

critique

a piece of written criticism of a set of ideas, a work of art, etc.

laureate

a person who has been given an official honour or prize for something important they have achieved

lager

​[uncountable, countable] a type of light, pale beer that usually has a lot of bubbles

swordfish

a large sea fish with a very long, thin, pointed upper jaw

innards

the parts inside a machine

muscle

to move or move something in a particular direction by using your physical strength

stevedore

​a person whose job is moving goods on and off ships, especially one with responsibility for loading ships

compare docker

fume

[intransitive, transitive] to be very angry about something

naysayer

a person who opposes or expresses doubts about something