Unit 6 (Vocabulary Enrichment)

Abate: To become less intense or severe; to decrease.

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

Aesthetic: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to the senses and artistic expression.

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

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

Conundrum: A confusing or difficult problem or question that is challenging to solve.

Discord: Disagreement or conflict between people; lack of harmony or agreement.

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

Frugal: Practicing economy or thriftiness; avoiding unnecessary expenses or waste.

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

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

Jubilant: Feeling or expressing great joy or happiness; exultant or triumphant.

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

Nebulous: Unclear, vague, or hazy; lacking definite form or boundaries.

Onerous: Burdensome or oppressive in nature; involving a heavy or difficult responsibility.

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

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

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

Sanguine: Optimistic, especially in difficult situations; hopeful and confident about the future.

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