armadillo
a nocturnal insectivorous mammal that has large claws for digging and a body covered in bony plates
meditate
think deeply about
chanted
say or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone
ratify
sign or give formal consent to
treaty
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.
abolish
formally put an end to
reservation
an area of land set aside for occupation by North American Indians or Australian Aborigines.