Scholarship Voc. Lesson 3

Question 0

having a strong feeling or opposition

Syn.- disinclined, reluctant, loath

Answer 0

Averse

Question 1

take for granted

Syn.- suppose, presume

Answer 1

Assume

Question 2

feeling no sympathy for others

Syn.- insensitive, hardhearted

Answer 2

Callous

Question 3

capable of being discerned (perceived)

Syn.- distinguishable, observable, perceptible

Answer 3

Discernible

Question 4

of uncertain outcome

Syn.- doubtful, questionable, unpromising

Answer 4

Dubious

Question 5

sudden, intense feeling of joy

Syn.- delight, rapture, bliss

Answer 5

Ecstacy

Question 6

do without

Syn.- renounce, sacrifice

Answer 6

Forgo

Question 7

having a cavity inside; lacking real value

Syn.- empty, vain

Answer 7

Hollow

Question 8

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

Syn.- lenient, tolerant

Answer 8

Indulgent

Question 9

cause something unwelcome to be endured

Syn.- impose, force

Answer 9

Inflict

Question 10

underhanded scheme

Syn.- plot, conspiracy

Answer 10

Intrigue

Question 11

of value too great to measure

Syn.- precious, priceless

Answer 11

Invaluable

Question 12

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern
Syn.- intrusive, interfering, impertinent

Answer 12

Meddlesome

Question 13

giving, or done with, extreme care to details

Syn.- exact, precise

Answer 13

Meticulous

Question 14

make necessary

Syn.- compel, constrain

Answer 14

Oblige

Question 15

cause to be alarmed or upset

Syn.- disturb, disquietagitate

Answer 15

Perturb

Question 16

negligent in performing a task or duty

Syn.- neglectful, derelict, lax

Answer 16

Remiss

Question 17

deal with successfully; clear up

Syn.- solve, settle

Answer 17

Resolve

Question 18

get back

Syn.- recover, regain, reposses

Answer 18

Retrieve

Question 19

not subject to change

Syn.- dependable, loyal, staunch

Answer 19

Steadfast