sear vs cauterize

sear is an adjective but cauterize is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sear	No	Yes	Yes	No
cauterize	No	No	Yes	No

sear (adjective)	cauterize (adjective)
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

sear (verb)	cauterize (verb)
make very hot and dry	burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color	make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
become superficially burned