Scholarship Vocab Lesson 3

Question 1

assume

Answer 1

take for granted: suppose/presume

Question 2

averse

Answer 2

strong feeling of opposition: disinclined/reluctant

Question 3

callous

Answer 3

no sympathy for others: hardhearted/insensitive

Question 4

discernible

Answer 4

capable of being discerned: distinguishable/observable

Question 5

dubious

Answer 5

of uncertain outcome: doubtful/questionable

Question 6

ecstasty

Answer 6

intense feeling of joy: delight/rapture

Question 7

forgo

Answer 7

renounce/sacrifice

Question 8

hollow

Answer 8

having a cavity inside, lacking value: empty/vain

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

lenient/ tolerant

Question 10

inflict

Answer 10

impose/force

Question 11

intrigue

Answer 11

plot/conspiracy

Question 12

invaluable

Answer 12

precious/priceless

Question 13

meddlesome

Answer 13

instrusive/interefering

Question 14

meticulous

Answer 14

giving, or done with extreme care: exact/precise

Question 15

oblige

Answer 15

make necessary:compel/constrain

Question 16

perturb

Answer 16

disturb/disquiet

Question 17

remiss

Answer 17

neglectful/derflict

Question 18

resolve

Answer 18

deal with successfully: solve/settle

Question 19

retrieve

Answer 19

recover/regain/repossess

Question 20

steadfast

Answer 20

not subject to change: dependable/loyal/staunch