| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
| 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. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| conceive |
to give shape to in the mind. |
| congest |
to fill to excess; overcrowd; clog. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| hypothetical |
based on a premise rather than having substance in reality; supposed. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| resolve |
to decide firmly and sincerely to do something or that something shall be done. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| vector |
a mathematical expression of direction and magnitude, usually represented by an arrow pointing to the particular direction, with a length proportional to the magnitude. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |