Wordly Wise 3000 Level 8, Lesson 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
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. |