Vocab Unit 11 Level F (10 Words)

censurable

(adj.) deserving of blame or correction

contingent

(adj.) likely but not certain to happen, possible; dependent on uncertain events or conditions; happening by chance; (n.) a representative group forming part of a larger body

corroborate

(v.) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify

dowdy

(adj.) poorly dressed, shabby; lacking smartness and good taste

heresy

(n.) an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred

palpable

(adj.) capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized

perceptive

(adj.) having sympathetic insight or understanding, capable of keen appreciation

pernicious

(adj.) extremely harmful; deadly, fatal

satiate

(v.) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess; (adj.) full, satisfied

sear

(v.) to make or become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden or make unfeeling; to patch, dessicate, singe.