| 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. |
| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. |
| covenant |
a usually formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. |
| expose |
to uncover or reveal. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| infer |
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| revisit |
to visit or go to again, especially with the intent to examine something or to relive an important experience. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |
| succession |
the act or process of following or coming after something or someone else. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |