| 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. |
| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| ample |
large in size, amount, or space; as much or more than is needed. |
| avail |
to be useful or profitable to; be of value to. |
| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| elegance |
the quality of refinement, taste, and grace, especially when combined with richness of decoration or design. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| experiment |
to explore by trying different things. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| indicate |
to show or point out. |
| minimize |
to make as small as possible. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| vicinity |
an area near or around a place; somewhere nearby. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |