| 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. |
| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| fugitive |
a person who is escaping or running away. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. |
| organizational |
of or relating to organization or an organization. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| register |
to sign up for something by having one's name put on an official list. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |