lesson 3

Question 1

assume

Answer 1

take for granted; suppose; presume

Question 2

averse

Answer 2

having a strong feeling of opposition; disinclined; reluctant; loath

Question 3

callous

Answer 3

feeling no sympathy for others; insensitive; hardhearted

Question 4

discernible

Answer 4

capable of being discerned (perceived); distinguishable; observable; perceptible

Question 5

dubious

Answer 5

of uncertain outcome; doubtful; questionable; unpromising

Question 6

ecstasy

Answer 6

sudden, intense feeling of joy; delight; rapture; bliss

Question 7

forgo

Answer 7

do without; renounce; sacrifice

Question 8

hollow

Answer 8

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value; empty; vain

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others; lenient; tolerant

Question 10

inflict

Answer 10

cause something unwelcome to be endured; impose; force