VC U 11

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 

1. Synonyms: (adj.) conditional, dependent; (n.) a detachment 

2. Antonyms: (adj.) independent of, unconnected with, certain 

3. The meeting was delayed due to the late arrival of the California _______. 

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

1. Synonyms: n/a 

2. Antonyms: (adj.) refute, contradict, undermine, discredit 

3. He could tell the court where I was and for how long, but he needed a witness to __________ his statements. 

Discursive→ (adj.) passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic 

1. Synonyms: diffuse, wandering, episodic 

2. Antonyms: short and to the point, succinct 

3. Within the __________ account of his life, there was a fairly complete history of the whole village. 

Disseminate→ (v.) to scatter or spread widely 

1. Synonyms: disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulate 

2. Antonyms: bring together, concentrate, muster, conceal, hide 

3. I decided that it was a bad idea to use my position in order to __________ my personal views. 

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

1. Synonyms: frumpy, frowsy 

2. Antonyms: chic, elegant, fashionable 

3. The actor wore __________ clothing and sunglasses so that no one would recognize him. 

Gauche→ (adj.) awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy

1. Synonyms: inept, uncouth, maladroit 

2. Antonyms: adroit, tactful, diplomatic, politic 

3. Though he was sincere when he thanked his guest for having stayed an extra week, his comment was considered __________. 

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

1. Synonyms: unorthodox belief, heterodoxy

2. Antonym: orthodoxy 

3. Saving money to accumulate interest seems to be a form of __________ in these days of instant credit. 

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

1. Synonyms: obvious, manifest 

2. Antonyms: intangible, insubstantial 

3. The energy and excitement in the stands was almost __________ during the football game. 

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

1. Synonyms: insightful, discerning

2. Antonyms: dense, obtuse 

3. His __________ eye took in the roomful of noisy children and settled on the one child who was ill at ease. 

Salient→ (adj.) leaping, jumping, or springing forth; prominent, standing out, conspicuous; (n.) a projection or bulge, a land form that projects upward or outward

1. Synonyms: (adj.) striking, notable, protrusive, obvious 

2. Antonyms: (adj) inconspicuous, recessive 

3. I think the most __________ feature of the new plan is its similarity to the old plan.