Lesson 14

Question 0

Antiquated

Answer 0

Grown old; out-of-date

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

Celestial

Answer 2

1. Of or relating to the skies or heaven

2. Heavenly, divine; of the finest or highest kind

Question 3

Certitude

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Disburse

Answer 4

To distribute something or not out money; especially from public or other fund

Question 5

Galaxy

Answer 5

1. A vast cluster of stars and other matter, billions of which make up the known universe

Question 6

Intractable

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Juncture

Answer 7

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 8

Juxtapose

Answer 8

To place side by side

Question 9

Maelstrom

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Optimum

Answer 10

Best or most favorable

Question 11

Pillory

Answer 11

To expose to public scorn or contempt

Question 12

Proliferate

Answer 12

To grow, expand, or multiply at a rapid rate

Question 13

Remiss

Answer 13

Negligent; careless; lax

Question 14

Titanic

Answer 14

Marked by great strength, size, or influence