Vocab 26-50

Atrophy (noun) – The gradual decline or degeneration of something, especially a body part or function, due to disuse or lack of growth.

Avarice (noun) – Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Banal (adjective) – So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring; trite.

Behoove (verb) – To be necessary, appropriate, or advantageous for someone to do something.

Benevolent (adjective) – Well-meaning and kindly; charitable.

Blithe (adjective) – Cheerful and carefree; showing a lack of concern.

Bolster (verb) – To support or strengthen something.

Brevity (noun) – The quality of being brief and concise.

Cacophony (noun) – A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Cajole (verb) – To persuade someone to do something through flattery or deceit.

Candor (noun) – The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

Capricious (adjective) – Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable.

Censure (verb) – To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

Chicanery (noun) – The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.

Clairvoyant (adjective) – Able to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic.

Coalesce (verb) – To come together and form one mass or whole.

Cogent (adjective) – Clear, logical, and convincing.

Complacent (adjective) – Self-satisfied and unaware of potential dangers or problems.

Concur (verb) – To agree or be of the same opinion.

Condone (verb) – To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Conflagration (noun) – A large destructive fire.

Confound (verb) – To confuse or bewilder someone.

Conscientious (adjective) – Wishing to do what is right, particularly to do one’s work well and thoroughly.

Consolatory (adjective) – Providing comfort or solace in a time of distress.