1. verb to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value Hospitals take strict precautions to assure that nothing ___________the blood supply.

2. adjective able to use both hands equally well Occasionally a teacher will come across a student who displays ____________ abilities when taught to write.

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

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

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

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

7. noun courage in facing difficulties 1 aug·ment

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

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

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