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E10 Lesson 14
Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aberration | a departure from the norm or what is considered right, natural or normal; a flaw or defect OR the failure of a mirror or lens to reproduce an image in focus |
| antiquated | grown old; out-of-date |
| celestial | of or relating to the skies or heavens OR heavenly, divine; of the finest or highest kind |
| certitude | the state of being certain of the truth or rightness of something |
| disburse | to distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund |
| galaxy | a vast cluster or stars and other matter, billions of which make up the known universe OR a group of brilliant or notable people or things |
| intractable | hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured |
| juncture | a joining or coming together; the place where such a connection occurs OR a point in time made critical by the timing of the circumstances |
| juxtapose | to place side-by-side |
| maelstrom | a large and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool OR a place or state of great turmoil or confusion |
| optimum | best or most favorable |
| pillory | to expose to public scorn or contempt |
| proliferate | to grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate |
| remiss | negligent; careless; lax |
| titanic | marked by great strength, size, or influence |