| 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. |
| amendment |
an official change made to a bill, law, or other document. |
| aroma |
a pleasant smell; fragrance. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| corrupt |
not honest; wicked. |
| fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| reflex |
having to do with a response or reaction that is automatic and not controlled by conscious thought. |
| royalty |
a member of a king or queen's family, or all such persons as a group. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |