GRE Word List
ALCHEMY
a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
The meaning of the word alchemy is a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life.
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| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| harass | exhaust |