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Vocabulary Words American Literature Week 7 Aesthetic Aesthetic Definition adj relating to beauty or appearance Synonym appealing creative Antonym displeasing ugly The intricately carved columns were not just aesthetic but supported the entire front porch ID: 766724

antonym definition aesthetic synonym definition antonym synonym aesthetic careful divergent venerable prudent compromise subtle extenuating fortuitous sagacity perfidious

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Vocabulary Words American Literature Week #7

Aesthetic

Aesthetic Definition: ( adj ) relating to beauty or appearance Synonym: appealing, creative Antonym: displeasing, uglyThe intricately carved columns were not just aesthetic, but supported the entire front porch.

Compromise

Compromise Definition: (n) a middle way between two extremesSynonym : cooperation, bargain, concession Antonym : confrontation, conflict, disagreement

Divergent

Divergent Definition: (adj) moving in separate directions Synonym : different, opposing, contrary Antonym : similar, comparable

Extenuating

Extenuating Definition: (adj) partially excusing or justifying Synonym: explanatory, mitigating Antonym: increasing, worsening

Fortuitous

Fortuitous Definition: (adj) having no cause or apparent cause Synonym : accidental, unexpected Antonym : planned, scheduled

Perfidious

Perfidious Definition: (adj) tending to betray; having a treacherous character Synonym : disloyal, deceitful Antonym: honest, sincere

Prudent

Prudent Definition: (adj) careful and sensible; marked by sound judgmentSynonym: practical, careful Antonym : reckless, wild

Sagacity

Sagacity Definition: (n) the mental ability to understand and differentiate; wisdomSynonym: knowledge, understanding, insight Antonym : stupidity, foolishness

Subtle

Subtle Definition: (adj) difficult to detect or grasp Synonym: understated, delicate, refined Antonym : obvious, blatant

Venerable

Venerable Definition: (adj) impressive by reason of ageSynonym: respected, honored, admired Antonym: seedy, disgraceful, notorious