| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| 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. |
| altogether |
completely; entirely. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| arcade |
a covered passageway that has shops or places to play video or other games along the sides. |
| collaborate |
to work with someone else on a project. |
| crave |
to need or desire very much. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| hinder |
to hold back or stop the progress of. |
| interpretation |
the act or process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| specific |
pertaining to a particular thing or person and to nothing else of the same kind; particular. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| tuition |
the charge for being taught at a college or private school. |
| voluntary |
acting from or done by choice. |