a school, college, or university at which one has studied and, usually, from which one has graduated.

hypnotize; petrify.

a pet scheme or remedy, especially for social or political ills; panacea.

the process of mountain making or upheaval.

a place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment.

an entire family network comprising relatives by blood and marriage and sometimes including close friends; clan.

an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations.

characteristic of or pertaining to any innocent or carefree period.

the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.

a stream of fire or fiery light.