Vocabulary Unit 16

apropos The joke was apropos for the situation. Part of speech: Adv. definition: fitting; at the right time; to the purpose; opportunely. Synonyms: applicable, appropriate, belonging

indolent He is such an indolent person, never getting off of the couch. Part of speech: Adj. Definition: being inactive, slothful Synonyms: idle, inert, lazy, slothful

innovative That is a very innovative way of thinking! Part of speech: Adj. Definition: tending to introduce new things or methods. Synonyms: inventive, new, original

apathetic The dog showed apathetic behavior, so we brought him to the vet. Part of speech: Adj. Definition: having or showing little or no emotion Synonyms: uninterested, cold, flat

superlative Our teacher has superlative wisdom of all kinds! Part of speech: Adj. Definition: of the highest kind, quality, or order Synonyms: outstanding, best, supreme, superb

noxious The power plant was emitting noxious fumes. The partner had a noxious plan to get him out of jail. Part of speech: Adj. Definition: harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being; morally harmful Synonyms: corrupting, destructive, harmful, putrid, toxic

insufferable The pain was insufferable. Part of speech: Adj. Definition: not to be endured; intolerable; unbearable Synonyms: distressing, dreadful, impossible, unacceptable

pugnacious The Ultimate Fighter must be pugnacious. Part of speech: Adj. Definition: inclined to quarrel or fight readily Synonyms: aggressive, ready to fight, scrappy

taunts The taunts of the bully made Tim so angry he fought back. Part of speech: N Definition: an insulting remark or sarcasm Synonyms: insults, jabs, put-downs, ridicule