| 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. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| domination |
the act of controlling or governing by the use of power or influence. |
| fabrication |
a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented to deceive. |
| intention |
a decided course of action; plan. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, especially a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| resistance |
the act or process of fighting against or opposing something. |
| reversal |
the act of turning in or taking an opposite direction or position. |
| routinely |
regularly; habitually. |
| terminate |
to bring to an end; put a stop to. |
| visionary |
a person with a unique capability to predict what will become important in the future. |