UNIT 11 LEVEL F

Adjective Definition: deserving of blame or correction Synonyms: blameworthy, discreditable, reprehensible Antonyms: commendable, laudable, meritorious Sentence: Even though he tried to deny any knowledge of the wrongdoing, we all knew that he was censurable and deserving of blame for the act. CENSURABLE

Adjective or Noun Definition: 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 group Synonyms: (adj.) conditional, dependent; (n.) a detachment Antonyms: (adj.) independent of, unconnected with, certain Sentence: The sale of the property was contingent on the approval of financing from the bank which the buyers thought was likely to happen. CONTINGENT

Verb Definition: to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify Synonyms: authenticate, endorse, substantiate Antonyms: (adj.) refute, contradict, undermine, discredit Sentence: The witness corroborated the evidence confirming and substantiating the accused claims that he was nowhere near the scene of the crime at the time the robbery was committed. CORROBORATE

Verb Definition: to scatter or spread widely Synonyms: disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulate Antonyms: bring together, concentrate, muster, conceal, hide Sentence: Social media is often used to disseminate information about celebrities and publicize their careers. DISSEMINATE

Adjective Definition: awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy Synonyms: inept, uncouth, maladroit Antonyms: adroit, tactful, diplomatic Sentence: Benjamin Franklin once said that “Guests, like fish, begin to smell in three days.” Tactless guests are gauche when they don’t heed Franklin’s advice and wear out their welcome by departing before they being to smell. GAUCHE

Noun Definition: an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred Synonyms: unorthodox belief, heterodoxy Antonyms: orthodox Sentence: Joan of Arc was burned at the stake found guilty of the charges of heresy by the Church because of her unorthodox beliefs that she heard the voice of God speak to her. HERESY

Adjective Definition: capable of being touched or felt; easily see; heard, or recognized Synonyms: obvious, manifest, tangible, touchable Antonyms: intangible, insubstantial Sentence: In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game the word palpable is personified in the following quote: “Can't see it,” remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht. PALPABLE

Adjective Definition: having sympathetic insight or understanding, capable of keen appreciation Synonyms: insightful, discerning Antonyms: dense, obtuse Sentence: Even in the dark of night, a cat’s eyesight is very perceptive. Through keen observation and insight a cat can navigate in the dark better than human beings. PERCEPTIVE

Adjective Definition: extremely harmful; deadly, fatal Synonyms: injurious, baleful, noxious Antonyms: harmless, innocuous Sentence: In ancient times, the night air was once thought to have a pernicious effect on infants who were in poor health causing them extreme harm or even death. PERNICIOUS

Verb Definition: to make or become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden or make unfeeling; to parch, singe Synonyms: burn Sentence: In order to keep a steak juicy and tender on the inside a chef will sear the outside grilling it at a high temperature so the flames scorch and seal in the juices. SEAR