Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to deceive or cheat by using guile.Don’t be beguiled by his innocent look.The elderly couple were beguiled of a large sum of money. 2. to cause to be distracted,…

noun the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness.The new drugs have greater efficacy than the earlier ones. See the full entry

transitive verb to make greater in size, degree, or amount; intensify by adding.She determined to augment her earnings by taking on a second job.Helicopters brought in more sacks of grain to augment…

noun 1. a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning.The entrance of the queen was announced with a splendid fanfare. 2. activity carried out with similar flourish and showiness,…

intransitive verb to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions.After the war, the countries realigned so that some former enemies became allies. transitive verb to…