Scholarship Voc. Lesson 3

Question 0

Averse

Answer 0

having a strong feeling of opposition

SYN: disinclined, reluctant, loath

Question 1

Assume

Answer 1

take for granted

SYM: suppose, presume

Question 2

Callous

Answer 2

feeling no sympathy for others

SYN: insensitive, hardhearted

Question 3

Discernible

Answer 3

capable of being discerned (perceived)

SYN: distinguishable, observable, perceptible

Question 4

Dubious

Answer 4

of uncertain outcome

SYN: doubtful, questionable, unpromising

Question 5

Ecstasy

Answer 5

sudden, intense feeling of joy

SYN: delight, rapture, bliss

Question 6

Forgo

Answer 6

do without

SYN: renounce, sacrifice

Question 7

Hollow

Answer 7

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value

SYN: empty, vain

Question 8

Indulgent

Answer 8

inclined to give in t one’s wishes or those of others

SYN: lenient, tolerant

Question 9

Inflict

Answer 9

cause something unwelcome to be endured

SYN: impose, force

Question 10

Intrigue

Answer 10

underhanded scheme

SYN: plot, conspriacy

Question 11

Invaluable

Answer 11

of value too great to measure

SYN: precious, priceless

Question 12

Meddlesome

Answer 12

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern
SYN: intrusive, interfering, impertinent

Question 13

Meticulous

Answer 13

giving, or done with, extreme care to details

SYN: exact, precise, painstaking

Question 14

Oblige

Answer 14

make necessary

SYN: compel, constrain

Question 15

Perturb

Answer 15

cause to be alarmed or upset

SYN: disturb, disquiet, agitate

Question 16

Remiss

Answer 16

negligent in performing a task or duty

SYN: neglectful, derelict, lax

Question 17

Resolve

Answer 17

deal with successfully, clear up

SYN: solve, settle

Question 18

Retrieve

Answer 18

get back

SYN: recover, regain, repossess

Question 19

Steadfast

Answer 19

not subject to change

SYN: dependable, loyal, staunch