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

A

A short sword with a curved bled

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3
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Brandish

A

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

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4
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Dialect

A

A form of language particular to a group or society

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5
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Prognostication

A

Foretelling the future

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6
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Monotony

A

Lack of variety or interest

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7
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Tracts

A

An area of indefinite extent

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8
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Agitated

A

Feeling or appearing nervous or troubled

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9
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Centurion

A

Commander of a century in ancient Roman army

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10
Q

Scarab

A

Large dung beetle

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11
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Alchemy

A

Medieval chemistry which entitles turning base metals into gold

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12
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Treasonous

A

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

A

Thrive, vigorous state

17
Q

Sirocco

A

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

18
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Tether

A

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
Q

Avidly

A

Showing great enthusiasm

21
Q

Sacristy

A

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

A

Sacred text of Islam

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Muslim
Relating to Islamic religion,law, civilization
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Mecca
Capital of Hejaz in Saudi Arabia
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Allah
Islamic word for God
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Levanter
Strong eastenly wind in Mediterranean
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Esperanto
Artificial language invented in 1887
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Simum
Wind that blows through desert which destroys everything in its path
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Coptic
Afroasiatic language of Egypt
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Tiberius
Ancient Roman Emperor
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Hookah
Tobacco pipe
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Scabbard
A sheath for a weapon