Era: a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical
Approximately: close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time
Vote: to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting
Status: the position of respect and importance given to someone or something
Franchise: the right to vote
Industrialization: the process of developing industries in a country
Holdings: finance, real estate
Decline: diminish
Railway: railroad network, railroad company
Entrepreneur: business person
Disgraced: shamed
Impropriety: inappropriate behaviour
Expose: reveal
Prosper: be successful
Confectioner: sb who makes or sells sweets.
Hub: centre of activity
Carriage: train car
Spring up: to start to exist suddenly
Swell: to (cause to) increase in size or amount
Bustling: If a place is bustling, it is full of busy activity
Drawback: a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
Heritage: features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance
Opulent: rich
Bulk: largeness
Exude: emit
Numismatic: relating to coins
Feature: give prominence
Continental: of mainland Europe
Pewter: objects made of pewter
