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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
concentrichaving a common center
besiegeto surround with armed forces
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
retortto pay or hurl back : return
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling