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A confusing and difficult problem or question.
"The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers."
Courage in pain or adversity.
"She faced her illness with remarkable fortitude."
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
"The scientist scrutinized the data for errors."
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
"He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life."
Of or relating to a synapse or synapses.
"Synaptic connections strengthen as we learn new things."
The formation of ideas or concepts.
"The team's ideation session resulted in innovative solutions."
Spread (something, especially information) widely.
"Social media helps disseminate information quickly."
Making marks that cannot be removed; unable to be forgotten or removed.
"The experience left an indelible mark on his memory."
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
"The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration."
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
"His ambiguous statement confused everyone."
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
"The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless."
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
"The telescope revealed celestial wonders."
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
"His chimerical ideas often baffled realists."
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
"The two cars collided at the intersection."
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
"The message was cryptic and hard to decipher."
Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
"The two cultures are completely disparate."
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
"Her voice had an ethereal quality."
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
"He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble."
Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends will continue.
"Scientists extrapolate future trends from data."
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
"The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios."
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
"His sense of security was entirely illusory."
Occurring or situated between stars.
"Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities."
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
"His name faded into oblivion over time."
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
"The glass was too opaque to see through."
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