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English Alchemist Vocab
quiz Monday 23
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10th Grade
04/18/2012

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infidel
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a person who does not accept a particular faith
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scabbard
Definition
a sheath for a sword
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dialect
Definition
a provincial rural, or socially distinct variety of a language that differs from the standard language
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prognostication
Definition
a forecast or prediction
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scimitar
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a curved, single-edged sword of oriental origin
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brandish
Definition
to shake or wave, as a weapon
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monotony
Definition
wearisome, uniformity, or lack of variety
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tracts
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and expanse or area of land, water, etc.
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treasonous
Definition
showing disloyalty or treachery to one's country or government
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elixir
Definition
an alchemic preparation formerly believed to be capable transmitting base metals into gold.
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flourish
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to be in a vigorous state, thriving
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sirocco
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hot, dry, dusty wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
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tether
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rope, chain, etc. that is attached to animal and a stationary object so it limits the range of motion of animal
(think tether ball)
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centurion
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the commander of a group in the Roman Army
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avidly
Definition
enthusiastically; ardently (WHOO)
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scarab
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representation/ image of a beetle; used among ancient Egyptians as a symbol, seal, amulet, or the like
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sacristy
Definition
apartment in or a building connected with a church or a religious house, in which the sacred vessels, vestments, etc. are kept.
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alchemy
Definition
any magical power or process of transmitting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value.
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