Lesson 3 Flashcards
Assume
Take for granted; Suppose; Presume
Averse
Having a strong feeling of opposition; Disinclined; Reluctant; Loath
Callous
Feeling no sympathy for others; Insensitive; Hardhearted
Discernible
Capable of being discerned (Perceived); Distinguishable; Observable; Perceptible
Dubious
Of uncertain outcome; Doubtful; Questionable; Unpromising
Ecstasy
Sudden, intense feeling of joy; Delight; Rapture; Bliss
Forgo
Do without; Renounce; Sacrifice
Hollow
Having a cavity inside; Lacking in real value; Empty; Vain
Indulgent
Inclined to give in to ones wishes or those of others; Lenient; Tolerant
Inflict
Cause something unwelcome to be endured; Impose; Force
Intrigue
Underhanded scheme; Plot; Conspiracy
Invaluable
Of value too great to measure; Precious; Priceless
Meddlesome
Habitually involving oneself in matters that are not ones concern; Intrusive; Interfering; Impertinent
Meticulous
Giving, or done with, extreme care to details; Exact; Precise; Painstaking
Oblige
Make necessary; Compel; Constrain