2. Corroborate (Verb) to Support with Evidence Unless You Can Corroborate Your Story, It

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2. Corroborate (Verb) to Support with Evidence Unless You Can Corroborate Your Story, It

VOCAB- WEEK 5

1. Augment (verb) To make greater

Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.

Synonyms: enhance, amplify

2. Corroborate (verb) To support with evidence

"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.

Synonyms: verify, prove

3. Frugal (adj) Thrifty, cheap

The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.

Synonyms: sparing, provident

4. Pomp (noun) Showy display

Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.

Synonyms: pageantry, grandeur

5. Stifle (verb) To repress or discourage

Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.

Synonyms: suppress, check

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