Pre-AP English: The Alchemist Vocab. Flashcards
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Elixir
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A magical or medicinal potion
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Obscure
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Not discovered or know about
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Capricious
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Sudden shift in mood or behavior
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Agitated
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Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
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Cease
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Come to an end
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Caravan
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A group of people, traveling, especially traders or pilgrims
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Oasis
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A spot of fertile land in the desert that has water and greenery
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Purification
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The act of cleaning, removing contaminants from something
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Gypsy
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A nomadic spirited Romani person
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Commission
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The percentage of the sale price given to the seller
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Caravan
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A group of people, especially traders or pilgrims traveling
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Philosophy
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A particular system of philosophical thought
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Omen
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An event regarded as a partent of good or evil
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Meditation
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The action or practice of meditating
