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Vocab: Week 3atrophy - boisterous

+21. atrophyatrophic (adj)Definition: to waste away, or decline in

strength due to underuse or neglectSample Sentence: “Without exercise, your

muscles will atrophy.”Part of Speech: verbSynonyms: waste away, shrink,

deteriorateAntonyms: strengthen

+22. avariceavaricious (adj), avariciously (adv), Definition: extreme greedSample Sentence: “It was pure

avarice that drove the man to rob the bank.”

Part of Speech: nounSynonyms: greed, materialismAntonyms: generosity

+23. augmentaugmentation (n)Definition: to add to; to increaseSample Sentence: “In an effort to

augment her income, the teacher waited tables at night.”

Part of Speech: verbSynonyms: increase, multiply, boostAntonyms: decrease

+24. austereausterely (adv), austerity (n) Definition: a severe or strict attitude or

appearance; an extremely plain appearance Sample Sentence:

“The austere man frightened the girl.” “The cathedral is impressive in its

austere simplicity.”Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: severe; strict OR self-disciplined Antonyms: gentle OR ornate

+25. autonomyautonomously (adv)Definition: self-rule; independenceSample Sentence: “The rebels called

for regional autonomy and self-government.”

Part of Speech: nounSynonyms: self-rule, independence,

freedomAntonyms: dependence

+26. banalbanally (adv), banality (n)Definition: commonplace; dull; ordinarySample Sentence: “The boy found the

classwork incredibly banal.”Part of Speech: adjectiveSynonyms: overdone; dullAntonyms: original

+27. benevolentbenevolence (n), benevolently (adv)Definition: intending or showing kindnessSample Sentence: “The benevolent child

took care of her elderly grandparent.”Part of Speech: adjectiveSynonyms: kindhearted; caringAntonyms: unkind

+28. benignbenignly (adv) Definition: kind; warmhearted OR harmless Sample Sentence:

“The benign king ruled his subjects with kindness.” “The doctor told the patient that the tumor was

benign.” Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: friendly OR noncancerous Antonyms: unfriendly OR cancerous

+29. biliousbiliously (adv), biliousness (n)Definition: irritable; sickly; crankySample Sentence: “Mr. Burns is the

typical bilious boss.”Part of Speech: adjectiveSynonyms: spitefulAntonyms: well; pleasant

+30. boisterousboisterously (adv), boisterousness (n)Definition: noisy and lacking restraint

or disciplineSample Sentence: “The boisterous

class never finished their work.”Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: lively, spirited, unrulyAntonyms: restrained; quiet