vocab 11

Abstemious

Showing self-restraint, especially in the consumption of food or drink; characterized by moderation.

Censurable

Deserving of criticism or blame; worthy of censure.

Contingent

Subject to chance or depending on certain conditions; conditional or dependent.

Corroborate

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding; to provide evidence for its truth or validity.

Denizen

An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place; a resident or dweller.

Discursive

Moving from topic to topic without a clear structure; digressing or rambling in speech or writing.

Disseminate

To spread or disperse something, especially information, widely; to distribute or propagate.

Dowdy

Lacking in stylishness or elegance; unfashionable or drab in appearance.

Florid

Characterized by elaborate or excessive ornamentation; excessively intricate or flowery in style.

Foist

To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary thing on someone; to force something upon another.

Gauche

Lacking social grace, tact, or sophistication; awkward or clumsy in behavior.

Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine; deviation from accepted beliefs or standards.

Inculcate

To instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction or repetition; to teach or impress upon someone by repetition.

Palpable

Able to be touched or felt; tangible or perceptible by the senses.

Perceptive

Having or showing keen insight or understanding; discerning or observant.

Pernicious

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; detrimental or deleterious.

Salient

Most noticeable or important; prominent or conspicuous.

Satiate

To satisfy fully or to excess; to quench or fulfill to the point of excess.

Sear

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat; to char or singe.

Specious

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading or deceptive in appearance.