1. Vocabulary Unit 16

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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