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perihelion

(noun) [per'-ah-HEE-lee-ahn, per'-ah-HEEL-yahn]

1. the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, or other celestial body where it is nearest to the sun: "Our little blue planet had its perihelion this year on January 4th."


adjective form: perihelial

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juxtapose


(transitive verb)
[juk'-stah-POEZ]


1. to place side by side, especially for comparison: "Fauvists like Matisse, juxtaposed strong colors."

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proximate

(adjective) [PROK-sah-mit]

1. very close in space, time, or order; 'proximate words'; 'proximate houses': "The baby finally threw up at the end of the bumpy flight, covering the proximate passenger in undigested milk."
2. almost accurate; approximate
3. most probable
4. about to happen


adverb form: proximately
noun form: proximateness

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vicinage


(noun) [VIS-ah-nij]

1. a neighborhood, or the residents of a neighborhood: "Herb was not comfortable in his new vicinage until he found a great cafe within walking distance."
2. the limited area surrounding a place; vicinity

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propinquity

(noun) [prah-PING-kwi-tee]

1. nearness or proximity: "James' propinquity allowed him to smell her delicate perfume."
2. kinship
3. similarity or affiliation: 'Russ wants to believe they are still assembled in some recognizable manner, the kindred unit at the radio, old lines and ties and propinquities.' (Don DeLillo, Underworld)