The Alchemist - Part 1

Alchemy

• Alchemy is a type of cooking technique.
• Alchemy is a modern form of chemistry.
• Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy.
• Alchemy is a branch of mathematics.

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Pilgrimage

• A journey or search of moral or spiritual significance
• A type of food
• A type of dance
• A type of bird

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Shepherd

• A person who herds, tends, and guards cows.
• A type of bird known for its colorful plumage.
• A musical instrument played by blowing air through it.
• A person who herds, tends, and guards sheep.

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Conquerors

• To be taken over by

• To succumb to power

• To unite people

• To take over a place or person

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Zenith

• The lowest point reached by a celestial or other object.
• A type of meditation technique.
• The highest point reached by a celestial or other object.
• A type of rock formation.

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Seminary

• Art gallery
• Driving academy
• School for training in theology and religious studies
• Cooking school

Omen

• A phenomenon believed to foretell the future, whether positive or negative.

• A symbol of peace
• A sign of good luck
• A representation of happiness

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Barter

• Barter is a system of exchange where goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services without using money as an intermediary.
• Barter is a type of currency used in ancient civilizations.
• Barter is a modern form of digital payment.
• Barter involves exchanging goods for services only.

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Infidels

• Those who believe in all religions
• Those who follow a particular religion
• Those who do not believe in a particular religion or hold beliefs contrary to prevailing religious beliefs.
• Those who have no religious beliefs

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Mused

• To be absorbed in thought or meditation
• To be amused by something funny
• To be physically tired
• To be inspired by music

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