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| aberration | noun. 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. |
| antiquated | adj. grown old; out-of-date |
| celestial | adj. 1. Of or relating to the skies or heavens. 2. heavenly, divine; of the finest or highest kind. |
| certitude | noun. The state of being certain of the truth or rightness of something. |
| disburse | verb. To distribute something or pay out money, especially from a public or other fund. |
| galaxy | noun. 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. |
| intractable | adj. Hard to manage, tame, or control; stubborn; not easily cured. |
| juncture | noun. 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. |
| juxtapose | verb. To place side by side. |
| maelstrom | noun. 1. A large and violent whirlpool or something resembling a whirlpool. 2. A place or state of great turmoil or confusion. |
| optimum | adj. Best or most favorable. |
| pillory | verb. To expose to public scorn or contempt |
| proliferate | verb. To grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate. |
| proliferation | noun. growth; expansion. |
| remiss | adj. negligent; careless; lax |
| titanic | adj. marked by great strength, size, or influence |
