Scholorship Vocabulary Lesson 3

Question 0

Averse

Answer 0

Disinclined; Reluctant; Loath.

Having a strong feeling of opposition.

Question 1

Assume

Answer 1

Suppose; Presume.

Take for granted

Question 2

Callous

Answer 2

Insensitive; Hardhearted.

Feeling no sympathy for others.

Question 3

Discernible

Answer 3

Distinguishable; Observable; Perceptible.

Capable of being discerned. (perceived)

Question 4

Dubious

Answer 4

Doubtful; Questionable; Unpromising.

Of uncertain outcomes.

Question 5

Ecstasy

Answer 5

Delight; Rapture; Bliss.

Sudden, intense feeling of joy.

Question 6

Forgo

Answer 6

Renounce; Sacrifice.

Do without.

Question 7

Hollow

Answer 7

Empty; Vain.

Having a cavity inside; Lacking in real value.

Question 8

Indulgent

Answer 8

Lenient; Tolerant.

Inclined to give into one’s wishes or those of others.

Question 9

Inflict

Answer 9

Impose; Force.

Cause something un welcomed to be endured.

Question 10

Intrigue

Answer 10

Plot; Conspiracy.

Underhanded scheme.

Question 11

Invaluable

Answer 11

Precious; Priceless.

Of value to great to measure.

Question 12

Meddlesome

Answer 12

Intrusive; Interfering; Impertinent.

Habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern.

Question 13

Meticulous

Answer 13

Exact; Precise; Painstaking.

Giving, or done with, extreme care to details.

Question 14

Oblige

Answer 14

Compel; Constrain.

Make necessary.

Question 15

Perturb

Answer 15

Disturb; Disquiet; Agitate.

Cause to be alarmed or upset.

Question 16

Remiss

Answer 16

Neglectful; Derelict; Lax.

Negligent in performing a task or duty.

Question 17

Resolve

Answer 17

Solve; Settle.

Deal with successfully; Clear up.

Question 18

Retrieve

Answer 18

Recover; Regain; Repossess.

Get back.

Question 19

Steadfast

Answer 19

Dependable; Loyal; Staunch.

Not subject to change.