| 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. |
| animate |
to bring to life. |
| drone2 |
to talk in a boring voice without changing one's tone. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| merger |
the combining of two or more companies into one, or the transfer of the property of one company to another. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| preferential |
giving advantage to one over others. |
| premiere |
a first public performance or showing, as of a film or stage production. |
| register |
to sign up for something by having one's name put on an official list. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |