| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| 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. |
| consequently |
as a result; therefore. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| exceed |
to go beyond or do more than. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| paramount |
most important; chief; highest. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| sustain |
to provide with the basic necessities of life. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |