| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, especially of something important. |
| 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. |
| contingency |
a future event that is possible but not likely. |
| crusade |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| generosity |
the condition of being willing and ready to give. |
| haunt |
to come very often and painfully to the mind or memory of (a person). |
| hierarchical |
organized by rank or level. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| multitude |
a large number of people, animals, or things. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| regulator |
a person or thing that keeps an activity or action to a certain standard or set of laws. |