verb - to support, strengthen, or improve something, often by providing encouragement or help
verb - to cause a chemical change in food or drink by the action of bacteria or yeast
noun - an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite
noun - the process of combining several things into a single more effective or organized whole
noun - the process of becoming stronger, more united, or more certain
adjective - (of conditions or situations) very difficult, harsh, or severe
adjective - (of a person) not willing to forgive other people for their mistakes
verb, informal - to become upset, to become angry or unable to control one's temper
adjective, literary - causing harm, destruction, or serious damage; deadly or ruinous
noun - something that causes great distress, trouble, or annoyance; a source of harm or ruin
noun - the activity of going under water with special equipment including an air bottle
noun - a soft, lightweight shawl or scarf made from fine wool, often worn as an elegant accessory
noun, British English - a small fastener used in clothing and accessories, consisting of two interlocking discs that close with a sharp click when pressed together and can be pulled apart by force
noun, British English - a small fastener used in clothing and accessories, consisting of two interlocking discs that close with a sharp click when pressed together and can be pulled apart by force