Word of the day

aegis

1. the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

“negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN”

2. (in classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athena (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield.

noun

/ˈidʒəs/

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aegis

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"Under the aegis of his mentor, he finally felt safe and _____."

Select three words related to aegis

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  • patronage
  • similitude
  • support
  • veneer
  • protection
  • semblance

Choose the phrase that uses aegis correctly

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Find a word related to aegis

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