| 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. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| concept |
a general idea or thought. |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| orient |
to find the position of with respect to the points of the compass. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| reversal |
the act of turning in or taking an opposite direction or position. |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| tabulate |
to arrange or organize systematically, especially in the form of a table. |
| worthwhile |
valuable enough to be worth doing. |