Lesson 14 Flashcards

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Antiquated

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Grown old; out-of-date

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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 or lens to reproduce an image in focus
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Celestial

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  1. Of or relating to the skies or heaven

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 not out money; especially from public or other fund

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Galaxy

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  1. A vast cluster of stars and other matter, billions 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 timing of the circumstances
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Juxtapose

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To place side by side

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Maelstrom

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  1. A strong and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool
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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 scorn or contempt

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Proliferate

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To grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate

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Remiss

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Negligent; careless; lax

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Titanic

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Marked by great strength, size, or influence

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