Scholarship Voc. Lesson 3 Flashcards

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averse

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having a strong feeling of opposition

SYM: loath reluctant

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assume

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take for granted

SYM: suppose presume

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callous

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feeling no sympathy for others

SYM: insensitive hard hearted

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discernible

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capable of being discerned or perceived

SYM: observable distinguishable

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dubious

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of uncertain outcome

SYM: doubtful questionable

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ecstasy

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sudden intense feeling of joy

SYM: rapture bliss

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forgo

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do without

SYM: renounce sacrifice

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hollow

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having a cavity inside lacking in real value

SYM: vain empty

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indulgent

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inclined to give in to ones wishes or those of others

SYM: lenient tolerant

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inflict

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cause something unwelcome to be endured

SYM: impose force

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intrigue

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underhanded scheme

SYM :plot conspiracy

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invaluable

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of value too great to measure

SYM : precious priceless

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meddlesome

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habitually involving oneself in matters that are not ones concern
SYM: interfering intrusive

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metuculous

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giving or done with extreme care to details

SYM: exact precise

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oblige

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make necessary

SYM: compel constrain

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pertub

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cause to be alarmed or upset

SYN: disturb disquiet

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remiss

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negligent in performing a task or duty

SYM:neglectful lax

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resolve

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deal with successfully clear up

syn: solve settle

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retrieve

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get back

syn: recover regain

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steadfast

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not subject to change

syn: dependable loyal