S.Voc. Lesson 3

Question 1

Assume

Answer 1

take for granted; suppose; presume

Question 2

Averse

Answer 2

having a strong feeling of opposition; disinclined; reluctant; loath

Question 3

Callous

Answer 3

feeling no sympathy for others; insensitive; hardhearted

Question 4

Discernible

Answer 4

capable of being discerned; distinguishable; observable; perceptible

Question 5

Dubious

Answer 5

of uncertain outcome; doubtful; questionable; unpromising

Question 6

Ecstasy

Answer 6

sudden, intense feeling of joy; delight; rapture; bliss

Question 7

Forgo

Answer 7

do without; renounce; sacrifice

Question 8

Hollow

Answer 8

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value; empty; vain

Question 9

Indulgent

Answer 9

inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others; lenient; tolerant

Question 10

Inflict

Answer 10

cause something unwelcome to be endured; impose; force

Question 11

Intrigue

Answer 11

plot; conspiracy

Question 12

Invaluable

Answer 12

priceless; precious; valuable

Question 13

Meddlesome

Answer 13

intrusive; interfering; impertinent; busy-body

Question 14

Meticulous

Answer 14

careful; painstaking; precise; exact

Question 15

Oblige

Answer 15

compel; make-necessary; constrain; beholding

Question 16

Perturb

Answer 16

disturb; disquiet; agitate

Question 17

Remiss

Answer 17

neglectful; derelict; lax; lacking

Question 18

Resolve

Answer 18

solve; settle

Question 19

Retrieve

Answer 19

fetch; recover; regain; repossess

Question 20

Steadfast

Answer 20

loyal; dependable; staunch