Scholarship Voc. Lesson 3 Flashcards
Averse
Having a strong feeling of opposition
Syn. Reluctant, loath
Ant. Keen
Assume
Take for granted
Syn. Suppose, Presume
Ant. Genuine
Callous
Feeling no sympathy for others
Syn. Insensitive, hardhearted
Ant. Sensitive
Discernible
Capable of being discerned (perceived)
Syn. Observable, distinguishable
Ant. Doubtful
Dubious
of uncertain outcome
Syn. Doubtful, questionable
Ant. Trustworthy
Ecstasy
Sudden, intense feeling of joy
Syn. delight, rapture
Ant. Depression
Forgo
do without
Syn. renounce, sacrifice
Ant. defend
Hollow
Having a cavity inside; lacking in real value
Syn. empty, vain
Ant. Full
Indulgent
Inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others
Syn. Tolerant, Lenient
Ant. Mean
Inflict
Cause something unwelcome to be endured
Syn. impose, force
Ant. take
Intrigue
Underhanded scheme
Syn. Plot, Conspiracy
Ant. Honesty
Invaluable
Of value too great to measure
Syn. Precious, Priceless
Ant. Dispensable
Meddlesome
Habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern
Syn. Intrusive, Interfering
Ant. Avoiding
Meticulous
Giving, or done with, extreme care to details
Syn. Exact, Precise
Ant. False
Oblige
Make necessary
Syn. Compel, constrain
Ant. Release
