quasar (noun) – a massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, and typically having a starlike image in a telescope. It has been suggested that quasars contain massive black holes and may represent a stage in the evolution of some galaxies.

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vortex (noun) – a mass of whirling fluid or air, esp. a whirlpool or whirlwind

Synonyms: cyclone, eddy, gyre, maelstrom, spiral, swirl, whirlpool, whirlwind

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subjugate (verb) – bring under domination or control, esp. by conquest

Synonyms: coerce, compel, conquer, crush, defeat, enslave, enthrall, force, overcome, overthrow, quash, quell, reduce, rule, subdue, suppress, tame, triumph, vanquish

Antonym: detach, discharge, emancipate, free, liberate, manumit, release, rescue, save, unbind, unchain, unhook, unshackle

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notarize (verb) – have (a document) legalized by a notary

Synonyms: attest, authenticate, document, endorse, register, sign, swear, validate, verify, witness

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impeach (verb) – call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice)

Synonyms: accuse, arraign, blame, challenge, charge, criminate, criticize, discredit, disparage, hold at fault, impugn, incriminate, inculpate, indict, prosecute, query, question, reprehend, reprimand, reprobate, tax, try

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