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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Augment | verb To add something ; increase S: expand, accelerate A: reduce, decrease They decided to augment their house by adding a garage. |
| Vernacular | Noun Everyday speech S: informal, slang A: proper, formal Most of us speak in a vernacular language because we are from Texas. |
| Reiterate | Verb Say again S: repeat, replicate A: take back, reverse Mrs. Calhoun had to reiterate the instructions several times. |
| opulent | Adjective Luxurious, fancy S: Deluxe, extravagant A: poor, economical, affordable Cason lives in an opulent mansion, dripping with gold and diamonds. |
| Irascible | adjective easily angered S: cranky, grouchy A: pleasant, happy My mom is irascible, always in a bad mood. |