| 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. |
| associate |
to connect with something else in one's mind. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| clan |
a group of people from the same family. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| discernment |
the ability to keenly perceive and judge. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| occasional |
happening now and then or not too often. |
| spokesman |
a man who speaks for one or more other persons. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |
| unidentified |
having an unknown or as yet undetermined name or nature; not identified. |
| utility |
the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness. |