| 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. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| deprive |
to take away from; not allow to have. |
| embed |
to set firmly in some surrounding material. |
| evasive |
serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| incompatible |
not able to be together in a peaceful or happy way. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| peril |
the condition of being in danger or at risk. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| vacate |
to make vacant or unoccupied by leaving. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |