scholarship vocab lesson 3

Question 0

averse

Answer 0

having a strong feeling of opposition

disinclined
reluctant

Question 1

assume

Answer 1

take for granted

suppose
presume
insure

Question 2

callous

Answer 2

feeling no sympathy for others

insensitive
hardhearted

Question 3

discernible

Answer 3

capable of being discerned

distinguishable
observable

Question 4

dubious

Answer 4

of uncertain outcome

doubtful
questionable

Question 5

ecstasy

Answer 5

sudden, intense feeling of joy

delight
bliss

Question 6

forgo

Answer 6

do without

renounce
sacrifice

Question 7

hollow

Answer 7

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value

empty
vain

Question 8

indulgent

Answer 8

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

lenient
tolerant

Question 9

inflict

Answer 9

cause something unwelcome to be endured

impose
force

Question 10

intrigue

Answer 10

underhanded scheme

plot
conspiracy

Question 11

invaluable

Answer 11

of value too great to measure

precious
priceless

Question 12

meddlesome

Answer 12

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not ones concern

intrusive
interfering

Question 13

meticulous

Answer 13

giving, or done with, extreme care to details

exact
precise

Question 14

oblige

Answer 14

make necessary

compel
constrain

Question 15

perturb

Answer 15

cause to be alarmed or upset

disturb
disquiet

Question 16

remiss

Answer 16

negligent in performing a task or duty

neglectful
derelict

Question 17

resolve

Answer 17

deal with successfully; clear up

solve
settle

Question 18

retrieve

Answer 18

get back

recover
regain

Question 19

steadfast

Answer 19

not subject to change

dependable
loyal