Lesson 14 Flashcards
antiquated(adj).
very old and no longer useful
ex. He had some pretry antiquated opinions about politics
aberration(n).
something (such as a problem or a type of behavior) that is unusual or unexpected.
ex. For her , such a low grade on an exam was an aberration.
celestial(adj).
of relating to heaven
ex.
The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a celestial glow
certitude(n).
the state of being or feeling certain
Ex. She believed with certitude that she was the best candidate for the job
disburse(v).
To pay out (money) from a fund that has been created for a special purpose.
ex. The government has disbursed millions of dollars in foreign aid
galaxy(n).
Any one of the very large groups of stars that make up the universe.
ex. We have hidden on this moon in an unoccupied galaxy since.
intractable(adj).
not easily managed, controlled, or solved.
ex. He was an intractable child who deliberately did the opposite of whatever he was told.
juncture(n).
A place where things join.
ex. He found the treasure at the juncture of the two rivers.
juxtapose(v).
To compare two different things side by side.
Ex. The yin-yang symbol juxtaposes light and dark
maelstrom(n).
a situation in which there are alot of confused activities, emotions, etc.
ex. She was caught in a maelstrom of emotions when she figured out her father died.
optimum(n).
The amount or degree of something that is best or most effective.
ex.
The home theater offers optimum comfort with a captivating sound experience.
pillory (n).
a punishment device in the past w/ holes for the head and hands which could be locked.
ex. He was placed in the pillory for his crimes
proliferate(v).
to increase in number or amount quickly.
ex. Rumors about the incident proliferated on the Internet
remiss(adj).
not showing enough care and attention
ex. I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift.
titanic(adj).
very great in size, force, or power
