The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."