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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."