Christians in 16th century Japan Tuesday

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promulgate [PROM-uhl-geyt, proh-MUHL-geyt]

verb
1.to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
2.to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/promulgate


I wish I knew exactly when the ban on Christianity in Japan was promulgated so that I could get a proper start on my essay, but I guess I'll just have to research it like a normal student.



I'd have another word for missing last week, but I can't find my word list. I'm sorry!

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scrofulous
adj. [skrof-yuh-luhs]


morally tainted;
morally degenerate; corrupt:

Also has a medical meaning:

Relating to, affected with, or resembling scrofula (a tuberculous infection of the skin on the neck).

Usage:

With his neck affliction and his character flaws, Dan was both scrofulous and scrofulous.