| 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. |
| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| arsenal |
a building used for storing weapons and ammunition. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| ethics |
the rules of conduct or moral principles of an individual or a group. |
| harassment |
behavior that threatens, attacks, or offends another person repeatedly. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
| interaction |
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect. |
| lodge |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position. |
| memorable |
easily remembered; distinct or exceptional. |
| rave |
to talk with much enthusiasm; praise. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| suffrage |
the right to vote or the exercise of this right. |