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Aberration |
N. A departure from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal; a flaw or defect N. The failure of a mirror or lens to reproduce an image in focus |
The mid-April snowstorm was an aberration that is unlikely to occur next year. The flaw in the microscopes lens caused an aberration, so I could not get a clear view of the sample
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Antiquated |
Adj. Grown old; out-of-date |
Josh dismisses his parents' views as hopelessly antiquated |
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Celestial |
Adj. Of or relating to the skies or heavens Adj. Heavenly, divine; of the finest or highest kind |
The appearance of a comet is a dramatic celestial occurrence A look of celestial joy lit up the child's face |
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Certitude |
N. The state of being certain of the truth or rightness of something |
I can say with certitude that the stock market will rise |
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Disburse |
V. To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund |
The paychecks are disbursed every Friday |
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Galaxy |
N. A vast cluster of stars and other matter, billions of which make up the known universe N. A group of brilliant or notable people or things |
Our galaxy is known as the Milky Way A galaxy of celebrities gathered at the party |
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Intractable |
Adj. Hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured |
That horse is too intractable to be ridden by a beginner |
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Juncture |
N. A joining or coming together; the place where such a connection occursN. A point in time made critical by the timing of the circumstances |
There is a traffic light at the juncture of the two streets. Negotiations between the team owners and players reached a juncture right before spring training. |
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Juxtapose |
V. To place side by side N. |
The two paintings were juxtaposed to compare the artists' different techniques. The juxtaposition of the two paintings showed how much he improved. |
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Maelstrom |
N. A large and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool N. A place or state of great turmoil or confusion |
The solar system may have been formed by a great maelstrom of whirling dust. Europe had been swept into the maelstrom of war. |
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Optimum |
Adj. Best or most favorable |
The clear skies provided optimum conditions for viewing Mars through the telescope |
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Pillory |
V. To expose to public scorn or contempt |
The press pilloried the first lady for taking part in important policy matters |
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Proliferate |
V. To grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate N. |
The population of the United States of America has proliferated since the 1950s. The college experienced a proliferation in applicants this year. |
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Remiss |
Adj. Negligent; careless; lax |
A notice reminded me that I was remiss in paying my electric bill |
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Titanic |
Adj. Marked by great strength, size, or influence N. |
The titanic winds of the tornado hurled the car trough the air. J.P. Morgan was a titan of the banking industry |
