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15 Cards in this Set
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Aberration |
1. A departure from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flaw or defect 2. The failure of a mirror or lens to reproduce an image in focus |
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Antiquated |
Grown old; out-of-date |
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Celestial |
1. Of or relating to the skies or heavens 2. Heavenly, divine; of the finest or highest kind |
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Certitude |
The state of being certain of the truth or rightness of something |
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Disburse |
To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund |
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Galaxy |
1. A vast cluster of stars and other matter, billions of which make up the known universe 2. A group of brilliant or notable people or things |
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Intractable |
Hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured |
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Juncture |
1. A joining or coming together; the place where such a connection occurs 2. A point in time made critical by the timing of the circumstances |
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Juxtapose |
To place side by side |
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Maelstrom |
1. A large and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool 2. A place or state of great turmoil or confusion |
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Optimum |
Best or most favorable |
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Pillory |
To expose to public scorn or contempt |
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Proliferate |
To grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate |
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Remiss |
Negligent; careless; lax |
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Titanic |
Marked by great strength, size, or influence |
