1. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #7

2. Aesthetic

3. Aesthetic Definition: (adj) relating to beauty or appearance
Synonym: appealing, creative
Antonym: displeasing, ugly
The intricately carved columns were not just aesthetic, but supported the entire front porch.

4. Compromise

5. Compromise Definition: (n) a middle way between two extremes
Synonym: cooperation, bargain, concession
Antonym: confrontation, conflict, disagreement

6. Divergent

7. Divergent Definition: (adj) moving in separate directions
Synonym: different, opposing, contrary
Antonym: similar, comparable

8. Extenuating

9. Extenuating Definition: (adj) partially excusing or justifying
Synonym: explanatory, mitigating
Antonym: increasing, worsening

10. Fortuitous

11. Fortuitous Definition: (adj) having no cause or apparent cause
Synonym: accidental, unexpected
Antonym: planned, scheduled

12. Perfidious

13. Perfidious
Definition: (adj) tending to betray; having a treacherous character
Synonym: disloyal, deceitful
Antonym: honest, sincere

14. Prudent

15. Prudent
Definition: (adj) careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
Synonym: practical, careful
Antonym: reckless, wild

16. Sagacity

17. Sagacity
Definition: (n) the mental ability to understand and differentiate; wisdom
Synonym: knowledge, understanding, insight
Antonym: stupidity, foolishness

18. Subtle

19. Subtle Definition: (adj) difficult to detect or grasp
Synonym: understated, delicate, refined
Antonym: obvious, blatant

20. Venerable

21. Venerable Definition: (adj) impressive by reason of age
Synonym: respected, honored, admired
Antonym: seedy, disgraceful, notorious