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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |