| administrate |
to manage, handle, or supervise. |
| 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. |
| constitute |
to form or make up. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| renown |
wide honor and acclaim; fame. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| suffuse |
of a color, liquid, or the like, to spread throughout or across the surface of. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |