| alchemy |
an ancient exploration and practice of chemistry which flourished particularly during medieval times. Practitioners used chemical processes in the hope of, for example, producing gold from base metals, finding the key to eternal life, and uncovering a single cure for all disease. |
| allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. |
| application |
a way of being used. |
| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| dilute |
to make thinner or weaker by adding a liquid. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| immune |
protected from a disease, either naturally or by getting a vaccine. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |