adul·ter·ate verb to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value Hospitals take strict precautions to assure that nothing adulterates the blood supply.

am·bi·dex·trous adjective able to use both hands equally well Occasionally a teacher will come across a student who displays ambidextrous abilities when taught to write.

aug·ment verb to make larger, increase Use a magnifying glass to augment the tiny words. 1 aug·ment

be·reft adjective deprived of, made unhappy through a loss The bereft family mourned the loss of their loved one. 1 aug·ment

de·ploy verb to position or arrange, to utilize, to form up A bugle call is a signal used to deploy troops for inspection, parade, or battle. 1 aug·ment

dou-er adjective stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored My ancestors have such dour expressions in all of their portraits. I wish I could have seen their smiles. 1 aug·ment

for·ti·tude noun courage in facing difficulties Simba showed great fortitude when he defeated Scar in battle. 1 aug·ment

gape verb to stare with open mouth; to open mouth wide He was so shocked by their unruly behavior that he gaped in amazement. 1 aug·ment

gibe verb to utter taunting words Why should I be the object of all these jibes just because my mom blogs about me? 1 aug·ment

guise noun an external experience, cover, mask The thieves gained entry to the home by presenting themselves in the guise of police oficers. 1 aug·ment