The Alchemist Vocabulary and Literary Elements

These flashcards are for the book The Alchemist, by Paul Coelho, including vocabulary words from the book and things such as characters, themes, etc.

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Crook
A hooked staff of a shepherd
Sycamore
An American plane tree
Zenith
The highest point reached by a celestial object or other object.
Mused
To be absorbed in thought
Plaza
A public square
Lavanter
Strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean region
Marvels
Things that cause wonder
Abashed
To destroy the composure of; embarrassed
Trajectory
The curve that a body describes in space
Commission
Authority granted for a particular action or function
Omen
Anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portend
Pilgrimage
A long journey, a quest for an important purpose
Alchemist
A person who practises alchemy
Divination
Augury, prophecy
Primitive
Relating to, denoting, or persevering the character of an early stage (in the evolutionary or historical development of something)