GRE Word List
AUGMENT
to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
The meaning of the word augment is to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense.
Random words
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contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
gerontocracy | rule by elders |
apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |