Augment
mediumawg-MENT
verb
Definition
To make something greater by adding to it; increase
Examples
“She took a second job to augment her income.”
“New technology will augment our production capacity.”
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GRE Tip
Augment is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "increase" or "enlarge" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "decrease".
Related GRE Words
complement
Something that completes or makes perfect; to complete or enhance
proliferate
To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply
burgeon
To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
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