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ELA-10-1 > The Alchemist Vocab > Flashcards

The Alchemist Vocab Flashcards

1
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Conspire

A

Secretly plan something harmful or unlawful

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2
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Scimitar

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A short sword with a curved bled

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3
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Brandish

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Wave something like a weapon in a threatening/angry or excited manner

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4
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Dialect

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A form of language particular to a group or society

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5
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Prognostication

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Foretelling the future

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6
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Monotony

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Lack of variety or interest

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7
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Tracts

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An area of indefinite extent

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8
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Agitated

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Feeling or appearing nervous or troubled

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9
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Centurion

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Commander of a century in ancient Roman army

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10
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Scarab

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Large dung beetle

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11
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Alchemy

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Medieval chemistry which entitles turning base metals into gold

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12
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Treasonous

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Act of treason or betrayal

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13
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Elixir

A

Magical or medicinal potion

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14
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Contemplate

A

Look thoughtfully for a long time

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15
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Fixedly

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Placed firmly and not readily movable

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16
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Flourish

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Thrive, vigorous state

17
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Sirocco

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Hot,dry,dust laden wind from Northern Africa to Southern Europe

18
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Tether

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Rope animal fastened a fixed object/ utmost length which one can go in action

19
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Disciple

A

Professed followers of Christ

20
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Avidly

A

Showing great enthusiasm

21
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Sacristy

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Building connected to a church sacred vessels.. Are kept

22
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Infidel

A

Person who does not believe in a particular faith

23
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Narcissus

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A hunger who was known for his beauty in Greek mythology

24
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Koran

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Sacred text of Islam

25
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Muslim

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Relating to Islamic religion,law, civilization

26
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Mecca

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Capital of Hejaz in Saudi Arabia

27
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Allah

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Islamic word for God

28
Q

Levanter

A

Strong eastenly wind in Mediterranean

29
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Esperanto

A

Artificial language invented in 1887

30
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Simum

A

Wind that blows through desert which destroys everything in its path

31
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Coptic

A

Afroasiatic language of Egypt

32
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Tiberius

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Ancient Roman Emperor

33
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Hookah

A

Tobacco pipe

34
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Scabbard

A

A sheath for a weapon

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