augment*(awg MENT) vt.to increase in quantity, strength, size, etc.; enlarge
—vi.to become larger; increase
- Sam worked nights to augmenthis income.
- The chili’s heat was augmentedby adding canned jalapenos.
[-ed, -ing, -ation n.]
authentic(awth EN tik) adj. 1. trustworthy; believable; reliable; 2. real; in fact;
genuine; 3. legally executed, as a deed - The news report from the Middle East seemed authentic.
- That is an authenticdiamond ring that Jill is wearing.
- The raised seal on the document proves that it’s authentic.
[-ally adv.]
authenticate(awth EN tik AYT) vt.1. to valididate or make authentic; 2. to
verify; establish the truth of; 3. to prove to be real, genuine, or as represented or
advertised - The immigration agent authenticatedthe passport with a raised seal.
- The painting was authenticatedby the art expert to be an actual work of
Lambrou Mourioti. - The maker’s hallmark on the silver vase was used to authenticateit as hav-
ing been made around 1870.
[-d, authenticating, authentication n.] [Syn. confirm]
avarice (A voer is) n.greed; too great a desire for wealth - Many pirates were driven by avarice.
- Avaricedrives certain CEOs to cheat their stockholders.
[avaricious adj., avariciously adv., avariciousnessn.]
aversion (uh VER zhin) n.1. an intense or decided dislike; repugnance; 2. what-
ever is causing that dislike - Many children have an aversionto seeing a doctor for shots.
- Barry, who had a fear of heights, was made to go to high places as a form
of aversiontherapy.
avoid(uh VOYD) vt.1. to stay away from; evade; shun; 2. to not let happen; 3.
to turn away from - As part of her weight-loss diet, Maria tries to avoidpeople who are eating as
well as commercials for food. - Driving carefully helps to avoidaccidents.
- Being shy, Vance tries to avoidthe eyes of others.
[-able adj., -ably adv.] [Syn. escape]
aware(uh WAER) adj. realizing or knowing; informed; conscious - Fran was well awareof the No Parking sign.
- Bill was not awarethat he kept clicking his teeth together.
- Maribel was made awareof the restriction on eating peas by picking them
up with one’s knife.
[-ness n.]
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