| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| 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. |
| artifact |
any object made by human beings, especially one of an earlier era. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| char1 |
to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| economical |
using only a small amount; without waste; frugal. |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| inaccurate |
not correct, true, or exact. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| regulatory |
pertaining to or having the purpose of making or enforcing rules. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |
| thunderous |
producing a sound of or like thunder. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |