Scholarship Voc. Lesson 3

Question 0

averse

Answer 0

having a strong feeling of opposition

syn. disinclined, reluctant, loath

Question 1

assume

Answer 1

take for granted

syn. suppose, presume

Question 2

callous

Answer 2

feeling no sympathy for others

syn. insensitive, hardheaded

Question 3

discernible

Answer 3

capable of being discerned (perceived)

syn. distinguishable, observable, perceptible

Question 4

dubious

Answer 4

of uncertain outcome

syn. doubtful, questionable, unpromising

Question 5

ectasy

Answer 5

sudden, intense feeling of joy

syn. delight, rapture, bliss

Question 6

forgo

Answer 6

do without

syn. renounce, sacrifice

Question 7

hollow

Answer 7

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value

syn. empty, vain

Question 8

indulgent

Answer 8

inclined to give in to ones wishes or those of others

syn. lenient, tolerant

Question 9

inflict

Answer 9

cause something unwelcome to be endured

syn. impose, force

Question 10

intrigue

Answer 10

underhanded scheme

syn. plot, conspiracy

Question 11

invaluable

Answer 11

of value too great to measure

syn. precious, priceless

Question 12

meddlesome

Answer 12

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern
syn. intrusive, interfering, impertinent

Question 13

meticulous

Answer 13

giving, or done with, extreme care to details

syn. exact, precise, painstaking

Question 14

oblige

Answer 14

make necessary

syn. compel, constrain

Question 15

perturb

Answer 15

cause to be alarmed or upset

syn. disturb, disquiet, agitate

Question 16

remiss

Answer 16

negligent in performing task or duty

syn. neglectful, derelict, lax

Question 17

resolve

Answer 17

deal with successfully; clear up

syn. solve, settle

Question 18

retrieve

Answer 18

get back

syn. recover, regain, repossess

Question 19

steadfast

Answer 19

not subject to change

syn. dependable, loyal, staunch