Lesson 3

Question 1

Assume

Answer 1

suppose, presume

suppose to be the case, without proof.

Question 2

Averse

Answer 2

disinclined, reluctant, loath

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Question 3

callous

Answer 3

insensitive, hard-hearted

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Question 4

Discernible

Answer 4

distinguishable, observable, perceptible

able to be discerned; perceptible.

Question 5

Dubious

Answer 5

doubtful, questionable, unpromising

hesitating or doubting.

Question 6

ecstasy

Answer 6

bliss, delight, joy, rapture

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

Question 7

forgo

Answer 7

renounce, sacrifice, give up, concede

Question 8

hollow

Answer 8

empty, vain, without substance

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

lenient, giving-in, tolerant

Question 10

inflict

Answer 10

impose, cause damage, 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

distrub, 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