Vocab #6 (The Alchemist)

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alchemist

a person who studies or practices alchemy (noun)

zenith

the highest point reached by a celestial object (noun)

muse

to consider something thoughtfully (verb)

lame

having an injured or disabled leg or foot which causes one to limp (adj)

omen

an event regarded as a portent of the future; a sign or warning (noun)

whet

to sharpen (verb)

infidel

person who adheres to a religion other than one’s own (noun)

ruefully

sorrowfully or with regret (adj)

divination

the process of seeking knowledge of the future by supernatural means (noun)

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior (adj)

nocturnal

relating to, or occurring in the night (adj)

oasis

a fertile spot in a desert where there is water (noun)

mirage

an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in the desert (noun)

wary

being on one’s guard against danger (adj)

brandish

to wave a weapon as a threat (verb)

scimitar

a sword with a curved blade that broadens toward the point (noun)

heed

pay attention to (verb)

elixir

a magical or medicinal potion, as brewed by alchemists to prolong life indefinitely (noun)

impenetrable

Impossible to pass through (adj)

abrade

scrape or rub away (adj)