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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."