Scholarship Definitions 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
assume
suppose, presume
averse
disinclined, reluctant, loath
Callous
insensitive, hard-hearted
discernible
distinguishable, observable, perceptible
dubious
doubtful, questionable, unpromising
ecstacy
bliss, delight, joy, rapture
forgo
renounce, sacrifice, give up, concede
hollow
empty, vain, without substance
indulgent
lenient, gibing in, tolerant
inflict
impose, cause damage, force
intrigue
plot, conspiracy
invaluable
priceless, precious, valuable
meddlesome
intrusive, interfering, impertinent, busy-body
meticulous
careful, painstaking, precise, exact
oblige
compel, make-necessary, constrain,beholding
perturb
disturb, disquiet, agitate
remiss
neglectful, derelict, lax, lacking
resolve
solve, settle
retrieve
fetch, recover, regain, repossess
steadfast
loyal, dependable, staunch