[Essential Vocabulary] Amplify, amusement, amusing

Amplify [AMP li fy] ( amplified, amplifying, amplification, amplifier)

1. to make bigger and stronger
2. increase or extend (power, authority, etc)
3. to strengthen by adding details, examples, etc...
4. (electronics) to strengthen an audio signal or electrical current

• Caesar Augustus amplified the reach of the Roman Empire.
• The robbery victim amplified his story by providing the license plate number of the felon´s car and a thorough description of his height, build, and clothing.
• The sound of the lead singer´s voice is almsot inaudible, but the sound engineer will amplify  it to make it stand out

Amusement [uh MYOOZ mnt] 

1. the condition of being entertained
2. a thing or activity that amuses or entertains
3. entertainment

• Randy´s amusement was Claire´s main occupation.
• Marcia played solitarie for her own amusement.
• The antics of the dancing bears was a source of great amusement for the audience.

Amusing [uh MYOOZ eeng] 

1. entertaining
2. diverting
3. causing laughter or merriment

• The comedian´s stand-up  routine was  very amusing
• An amusing incident takes one´s mind off his or her woes.
• Jose´s amusing facial contortions made everyone laugh

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