GRE Word List

AESTHETIC

of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful

The meaning of the word aesthetic is of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful.

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WordMeaning
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
dissentto withhold assent or approval
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
retortto pay or hurl back : return
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
feintsomething feigned
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful