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Grown out; out-of-date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