vocab 11

Abstemious (adj): Showing self-restraint, especially in the consumption of food or drink; characterized by moderation.

Censurable (adj): Deserving of criticism or blame; worthy of censure.

Contingent (adj): Subject to chance or depending on certain conditions; conditional or dependent.

Corroborate (v): To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding; to provide evidence for its truth or validity.

Denizen (n): An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place; a resident or dweller.

Discursive (adj): Moving from topic to topic without a clear structure; digressing or rambling in speech or writing.

Disseminate (v): To spread or disperse something, especially information, widely; to distribute or propagate.

Dowdy (adj): Lacking in stylishness or elegance; unfashionable or drab in appearance.

Florid (adj): Characterized by elaborate or excessive ornamentation; excessively intricate or flowery in style.

Foist (v): To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary thing on someone; to force something upon another.

Gauche (adj): Lacking social grace, tact, or sophistication; awkward or clumsy in behavior.

Heresy (n): Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine; deviation from accepted beliefs or standards.

Inculcate (v): To instill an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction or repetition; to teach or impress upon someone by repetition.

Palpable (adj): Able to be touched or felt; tangible or perceptible by the senses.

Perceptive (adj): Having or showing keen insight or understanding; discerning or observant.

Pernicious (adj): Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; detrimental or deleterious.

Salient (adj): Most noticeable or important; prominent or conspicuous.

Satiate (v): To satisfy fully or to excess; to quench or fulfill to the point of excess.

Sear (v): To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat; to char or singe.

Specious (adj): Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading or deceptive in appearance.