| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
| 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. |
| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| confer |
to give or award. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| endorsement |
a statement given in support of a person or product, as in an advertisement or political campaign. |
| immature |
not completely grown or developed; not mature. |
| mobile |
able to move or be moved easily from one place or position to another. |
| overcome |
to win against or defeat; to get over or past. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| proprietary |
or or pertaining to ownership. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |