Wordly Wise 3000 Level 8, Lesson 11

augment
(v) To increase in size, amount, or degree.

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TermDefinition
augment
(v) To increase in size, amount, or degree.
benign
(adj) 1. Kind; gracious; gentle. 2. Favorable; not threatening.
connoisseur
(n) A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste.
discern
(v) 1. To detect with the eyes. 2. To understand or comprehend.. 3. To recognize as separate or different.
embellish
(v) 1. To make beautiful by adding decorative elements. 2. To add fictitious details to.
execute
(v) 1. To carry out; to perform. 2. To create, as a work of art. 3. To put to death as a legal penalty.
exemplify
(v) To illustrate by being an example of.
grotesque
(adj) So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical.
hallowed
(adj) Greatly respected; holy; sacred.
impersonate
(v) 1. To assume the character or appearance of. 2. To mimic.
malevolent
(adj) Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil.
ornate
(adj) Heavily and elaborately decorated.
pastoral
(adj) 1. Having to do with shepherds and herders. 2. Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple.
precarious
(adj) Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain.
renown
(n) Fame; honor.