alchemist 54-117 study guide

Question 1

teeming

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To be full of

Question 2

trajectory

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The path an object follows as it moves by force

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scabbard

Answer 3

Protective covering for the blade of a sword or dagger

Question 4

habituate

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To get accustomed through practice, to become familiar

Question 5

alchemy

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An early study of nature that bridged philosophy. The process of transforming base metals into gold/silver

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sacristy

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A room in a church where a priest prepares and holds items for religious services

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abrade

Answer 7

Wear away through friction

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avid

Answer 8

Extremely enthusiastic and passionate

Question 9

garb

Answer 9

Distinctive clothing based on style, profession, or culture

Question 10

traitorous

Answer 10

Characteristic of someone who is disloyal

Question 11

prognostication

Answer 11

Predicting future events

Question 12

exultant

Answer 12

Feeling great happiness

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incredulous

Answer 13

Not convinced to believe something

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balk

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Unwilling to let something proceed

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capricious

Answer 15

Sudden changes in mood, behavior, or decisions

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incessant

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Continuous and without interruption

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rueful

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Expressing sorrow

Question 18

oasis

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A small, fertile green area in a desert region where water is found

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zenith

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The time where something is at its highest point

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proprietor

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A person who owns and runs a business

Question 21

Maktub

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“it is written” or “meant to be”

Question 22

foreshadowing

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a event happens that predicts a future event

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allusion

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a reference from another book, person, etc.

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motif

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object or idea that reoccurs/repeated

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personification

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giving a nonhuman thing, human characteristics

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language of the universe

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a form of communication that transcends words, connecting all of creation through signs, omens, and intuition

Question 27

Santiago’s conversations with Fatima

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Fatima’s name comes from the prophet’s daughter

Question 28

Santiago’s conversation with the tribal chiefs

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Everyone at the oasis will carry arms until night, for every 10 ppl dead Santiago gets a piece of gold

Question 29

The alchemist

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Fully covered besides eyes (dressed in black), puts sword to Santiago’s head but withdrew it when Santiago said “Everything is written by the same hand” and is following his PL, says courage is essential for understanding the Language of the World

Question 30

Theme

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Omens can be motivation to pursue goals and dreams