Proficient Plus — Set 49

Set 49 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: voluble, apposite, percipient, sporadic, fitful. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. voluble · adjective/ˈvɑːljəbl/

   characterized by a continuous flow of words; fluent and talkative

   The voluble speaker kept the audience engaged with her many stories.

   Synonyms: talkative, chatty, loquacious

   Origin: from Latin 'volubilis', meaning 'able to roll or turn', derived from 'volvĕre' (to roll)

2. apposite · adjective/ˈæp.ə.zɪt/

   relevant or appropriate in a particular situation

   Her comments were very apposite to the discussion about safety measures.

   Synonyms: relevant, appropriate, fitting

   Origin: from Latin 'appositus', meaning 'placed next to'

3. percipient · adjective/pərˈsɪp.i.ənt/

   having a good understanding or insight

   The teacher gave a percipient explanation of the topic, helping all the students understand it better.

   Synonyms: insightful, aware, perceptive

   Origin: Latin 'percipiens', from 'percipere', meaning 'to seize, understand'

4. sporadic · adjective/spəˈrædɪk/

   occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places

   We saw sporadic rain throughout the day, with sun shining in between.

   Synonyms: occasional, intermittent, irregular

   Origin: from Greek 'sporadikos', meaning 'scattered'

5. fitful · adjective/ˈfɪt.fəl/

   characterized by irregular or intermittent activity

   The fitful rain kept starting and stopping throughout the day.

   Synonyms: irregular, intermittent, sporadic

   Origin: from Middle English 'fitful', meaning 'occurring in fits or bursts', from the verb 'fit' meaning 'to happen or occur'