Wordly Wise 3000 Book 10-Lesson 14

Question 1

Aberration

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Antiquated

Answer 2

Grown old; out-of-date

Question 3

Celestial

Answer 3

1. Of or relating to the skies or heavens.
2. Heavenly, divine; of the finest or highest kind.

Question 4

Certitude

Answer 4

The state of being certain of the truth or rightness of something.

Question 5

Disburse

Answer 5

To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund.

Question 6

Galaxy

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Intractable

Answer 7

Hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured.

Question 8

Juncture

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

Juxtapose

Answer 9

To place side by side.

Question 10

Maelstrom

Answer 10

1. A large and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool.
2. A place or state of great turmoil or confusion.

Question 11

Optimum

Answer 11

Best or most favorable.

Question 12

Pillory

Answer 12

To expose to public scorn or contempt.

Question 13

Proliferate

Answer 13

To grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate.

Question 14

Remiss

Answer 14

Negligent; careless; lax.

Question 15

Titanic

Answer 15

Marked by great strength, size, or influence.