| A | B |
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| augment (v) | to increase in size, amount, or digree |
| connoisseur (n) | a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste. |
| benign (adj) | kind; gracious; gentle |
| augments | In order to buy a new bike before summer, Iris ________ her savings by babysitting the twins next door. |
| discern (v) | to detect with the eyes |
| embellish (v) | to make beautiful by adding decorative elements |
| discern (v) | to understand or comprehend; to recognize as separate or different |
| embellish (v) | to add fictious details to |
| execute (v) | to carry out; to perform: to create; as a work of art: to put to death as a legal penalty |
| discerning (adj) | having good judgment; perceptive |
| exemplify (v) | to illustrate by being an example of |
| grotesque (adj) | so distorted or strange as to appear bizzare or comical |
| impersonate (v) | to assume the character or apearance of; to mimic |
| hallowed (adj) | greatly respected; holly; sacred |
| malevolent (n) | a feeling or expression of ill will |
| malevolent (adj) | showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil |
| ornate (adj) | heavily and elaborately decorated |
| pastoral (adj) | having to do with shepherds and herders; relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple |
| renown (n) | fame, honor |
| precarious (adj) | not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain |
| renowned (adj) | famous; honored |
