Unit 3 (AP Vocabulary Enrichment)

1. Abate (verb): To become less intense or severe; to decrease.  

2. Abstain (verb): To refrain from doing something, often by choice or as an act of self-discipline.  

3. Aesthetic (adjective/noun): Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to the senses and artistic expression (adjective). How something looks (noun).  

4. Delineate (verb): To describe or explain something in detail, typically using clear and precise language, often with the intention of providing a clear picture or outline.  

5. Capitulate (verb): To surrender or give in to an opponent or demand; to yield under specific conditions.  

6. Conundrum (noun): A confusing or difficult problem or question that is challenging to solve.  

7. Discord (noun): Disagreement or conflict between people; lack of harmony or agreement.  

8. Empirical (adjective): Based on observation or experience rather than theory or speculation; verifiable through experimentation.  

9. Frugal (adjective): Practicing economy or thriftiness; avoiding unnecessary expenses or waste.  

10. Hackneyed (adjective): Overused to the point of becoming trite or unoriginal; lacking in freshness or originality.  

11. Inconsequential (adjective): Lacking importance or significance; having little or no impact on a situation or outcome. 

12. Jubilant (adjective): Feeling or expressing great joy or happiness; exultant or triumphant.  

13. Magnanimous (adjective): Generous in forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful; noble and kind-hearted.  

14. Nebulous (adjective): Unclear, vague, or hazy; lacking definite form or boundaries.  

15. Onerous (adjective): Burdensome or oppressive in nature; involving a heavy or difficult responsibility.  

16. Pragmatic (adjective): Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; focusing on practical solutions rather than theoretical considerations.  

17. Quandary (noun): A state of uncertainty or perplexity; a difficult situation in which one is unsure how to proceed.  

18. Reclusive (adjective): Preferring to live in seclusion or isolation; avoiding social interaction or public attention.  

19. Circumspect (adjective): Wary and unwilling to take risks.  

20. Tenacious (adjective): Holding firmly onto something; persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up easily.