Lesson 3

Question 0

Averse

Answer 0

Having a strong feeling of opposition

Disinclined, reluctant ; keen

Question 1

Assume

Answer 1

Take for granted

Suppose, presume ; certain

Question 2

Callous

Answer 2

Feeling no sympathy for others

Insensitive, hard hearted ; sympathetic

Question 3

Discernible

Answer 3

Capable of being discerned (perceived)

Distinguishable, observable ; ambiguous

Question 4

Dubious

Answer 4

Of uncertain outcome

Doubtful, questionable ; certain

Question 5

Ecstasy

Answer 5

Sudden, intense feeling of joy

Delight, rapture ; misery

Question 6

Intrigue

Answer 6

Underhanded scheme

Plot, conspiracy ; uninterested

Question 7

Invaluable

Answer 7

Of value too great to measure

Precious, priceless ; cheap

Question 8

Meddlesome

Answer 8

Habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern
Intrusive, interfering ; unconcerned

Question 9

Meticulous

Answer 9

Giving, or done with, extreme care to details

Exact, precise ; approximate

Question 10

Oblige

Answer 10

Make necessary

Compel, constrain ; unimportant

Question 11

Perturb

Answer 11

Cause to be alarmed or upset

Disturb, disquiet ; peaceful

Question 12

Remiss

Answer 12

Negligent in performing a task or duty

Neglectful, lax ; careful

Question 13

Resolve

Answer 13

Deal with successfully, clear up

Solve, settle ; wavering

Question 14

Retrieve

Answer 14

Get back

Recover, regain ; forget

Question 15

Steadfast

Answer 15

Not subject to change

Dependable, loyal ; iffy

Question 16

Forgo

Answer 16

Do without

Renounce, sacrifice ; dependent

Question 17

Hollow

Answer 17

Having a cavity inside, lacking in real value

Empty, vain ; full

Question 18

Indulgent

Answer 18

Inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others

Lenient, tolerant ; intolerant

Question 19

Inflict

Answer 19

Cause something unwelcome to be endured

Impose, force ; careful