| 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. |
| appreciate |
to be grateful for or to. |
| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| discard |
to throw out or away; cast off. |
| dispense |
to give out in portions; distribute. |
| doom |
an event or end that one cannot escape; fate; destiny. |
| hearty |
full of warmth and enthusiasm; friendly. |
| ignorant |
without knowledge or education. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| recur |
to happen again or over and over. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| unprecedented |
never before observed or experienced. |