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English 10 Vocab 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aberration | A departure from the norm or what is considered right, natural, or normal: a flaw or defect |
| Antiquated | Grown old: out-of-date |
| Celestial | Of or relating to the skies or heavens: 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 of stars and other matter, billions of which make up the known universe: 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: 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: 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 |