Scholarship Voc. Lesson 3 Flashcards
averse
having s strong feeling of opposition; disinclined; reluctant; loath
assume
take for granted ;suppose; presume
callour
feeling no sympathy for other; insensitive; hardheated
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 one’s 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 one’s concern; intrusive; interfering; impertinent
meticulous
giving, or done with, extreme care to details; exact; precise; painstaking
oblige
make necessary; compel; constrain
perturb
cause to be alarmed or upset; disturb; disquiet; agitate
remiss
negligent in performing a task or duty; neglectful; derelict; lax
resolve
deal with successfully; clear up; solve; settle
retrieve
get back; recover; regain; repossess
steadfast
not subject to change; dependable; loyal; staunch