Term
Affected
adj.
(uh fehk tihd) |
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Definition
phony; artificial
The ______ hairdresser spouted French phrases, though she had never been to France.
Synonyms: insincere; pretentious; put-on |
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Term
Aesthetic
adj.
(ehs theh tihk) |
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Definition
concerning the appreciation of beauty
The______ movement regarded the pursuit of beauty as the only true purpose of art.
Synonyms: artistic; tasteful |
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Term
Aerie
noun
(ayr ee) (eer ee) |
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Definition
a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often scheduled, dweling
Perched high amont the trees, the eagle's______was filled with eggs.
Synonyms: perch; stronghold |
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Term
Advocate
verb
(aad vuh kayt) |
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Definition
to speak in favor of
The vegetarian ______ed a diet containing no meat.
Synonyms: back; champion; support |
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