Unit 3 Vocabulary Enrichment (Eng III)

1. Apathy (noun)
Definition: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Example: Voter apathy is one of the biggest threats to a functioning democracy.

2. Belligerent (adj.)
Definition: Hostile and aggressive.
Example: His belligerent tone made it clear he wasn’t interested in a peaceful resolution.

3. Enigma (noun)
Definition: A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Example: Despite years of research, the scientist remained an enigma to his colleagues.

4. Meticulous (adj.)
Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example: Her meticulous notes made studying for the final exam much easier.

5. Vindicate (verb)
Definition: To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
Example: The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

6. Facetious (adj.)
Definition: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Example: His facetious remarks during the meeting were not appreciated.

7. Inept (adj.)
Definition: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Example: The intern’s inept handling of the project caused several delays.

8. Prolific (adj.)
Definition: Producing a great deal of something, especially creatively or intellectually.
Example: Shakespeare was a prolific writer, having penned 39 plays and over 150 sonnets.

9. Resilient (adj.)
Definition: Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.
Example: After the hurricane, the resilient community worked together to rebuild their town.

10. Superfluous (adj.)
Definition: Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example: His essay was well-written, but some paragraphs felt superfluous.