| 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. |
| attest |
to show or prove the truth of. |
| attorney |
a person whose job is to give legal advice and to speak for people in court; lawyer. |
| intact |
staying complete, whole, or without damage; not changed or harmed. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| physiological |
of or relating to the vital processes or functions of a living organism or its parts. |
| projection |
a guess of a future situation based on looking at the present situation. |
| region |
a large space or area. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| respiration |
the act of breathing. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| stealth |
secretive, surreptitious, or covert movement or procedure; sneakiness; furtiveness. |
| urban |
of or having to do with a city or town. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |