| 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. |
| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| omission |
the act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| prognosis |
a forecast of the anticipated course of a disease, especially of the likelihood of recovery. |
| resistant |
capable of opposing or willing to oppose. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| texture |
the feel or look of a surface. |
| unprecedented |
never before observed or experienced. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |