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Vocab Unit 9. Aesthetic - ADJ. Pertaining to art or beauty Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that studies such questions as what makes something beautiful. Belie – Verb. Contradict; give a false impression His kind words were belied by his angry tone and expression. Digression - Noun.
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Aesthetic - ADJ • Pertaining to art or beauty • Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that studies such questions as what makes something beautiful.
Belie – Verb • Contradict; give a false impression • His kind words were belied by his angry tone and expression.
Digression - Noun • Wandering away from the subject • Avoid digressions when you are writing an essay; teachers expect your writing to be focused and free of irrelevant information.
Hamper - Verb • Obstruct; make more difficult • My attempts to lose weight are hampered by the fact that my wife is an excellent cook.
Mundane - ADJ • Worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; concerned with the commonplace • A talented writer can make even a mundane topic like brushing your teeth or mowing the law interesting.
Scrutinize – Verb • Examine closely and critically • Mandy scrutinized her sister’s appearance and then said, “I pronounce you ready to go to the dance. You look great!”