AUGMENT is a classic SAT word that means to increase. Each of our Winning Words is chosen to help AUGMENT or increase your vocabulary so that you will ace the vocabulary in context questions.
SAT test writers craft questions designed to challenge your newly AUGMENTED vocabulary. For example, a recent question provided a detailed discussion of Switzerland’s commitment to expanding or AUGMENTING its use of renewable sources of energy. The Swiss did not EXHAUST (use up) or ALLEVIATE (lessen) their use of hydropower. As a result, they are achieving the environmentally friendly goal of AUGMENTING their production of renewable electricity.
AUGMENT - to increase; make greater