[Word Powers] Today's Words

Garnish (gahr-nish)  (verb): To provide (a food) with something that adds flavor, decorative color.

Fresh black pepper is used to garnish our soups.

Exacerbate (ig-zas-er-beyt) (Adj): To increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of

The IPL appears like a roadside tamasha, where excessive attention away from cricket exacerbates and bemuses in equal measure.