Scholarship lesson 3 Flashcards

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having a strong feeling of opposition

disinclined; reluctant; loath

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averse

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take for granted

suppose, presume

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assume

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2
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feeling no sympathy

insensitive; hardhearted

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callous

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3
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capable of being discerned (perceived);

distinguishable; observable;perceptible

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discernible

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4
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of certain outcome;

doubtful;questionable; unpromising

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dubious

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5
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sudden, intense feeling of joy;

delight; rapture; bliss

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ecstasy

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do without;

renounce;sacrifice

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forgo

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7
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having a cavity inside; lacking in real value;

empty;vain

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hollow

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8
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inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of other;

lenient; tolerant

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indulgent

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9
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cause something unwelcome to be endured;

impose ; force

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inflict

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10
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underhanded scheme;

plot; conspiracy

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intrigue

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11
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of value too great to measure

precious; priceless

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invaluable

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12
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habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern;

intrusive; interfering; impertinent

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meddlesome

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13
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giving or done with, extreme care to details;

exact; precise;painstaking

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meticulous

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14
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make necessary;

compel;constrain

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oblige

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15
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cause to be alarmed or upset;

disturb;disquiet;agitate

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perturb

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negligent in performing a task or duty;

neglectful; derelict; lax

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remiss

17
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deal with successfully; clear up

solve; settle

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resolve

18
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get back

recover; regain; repossess

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retrieve

19
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not subject to change;

dependable; loyal; staunch

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steadfast