Directions: The following question has a sentence or a paragraph with one italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the sentence/ paragraph.

The physical universe is an expression of consciousness of the Creative Principle that manifests itself as energy, inextricably interconnected and an exact persiflage of the whole infinite universe. Despite the illusory perception of separateness that we experience, our minds remain connected to the whole universe at all times.