Scholarship Vocabulary (Lesson 3)

Question 1

assume

Answer 1

take for granted; suppose; presume

Question 2

averse

Answer 2

having a strong feeling of opposition; disinclined; reluctant; loath

Question 3

callous

Answer 3

feeling no sympathy for others; insensitive; hardhearted

Question 4

discernible

Answer 4

capable of being discerned (perceived); distinguishable; observable; perceptible

Question 5

dubious

Answer 5

of uncertain outcome; doubtful; questionable; unpromising

Question 6

ecstasy

Answer 6

sudden, intense feeling of joy; delight; rapture; bliss

Question 7

forgo

Answer 7

do without; renounce; sacrifice

Question 8

hollow

Answer 8

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value; empty; vain

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

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

Question 10

inflict

Answer 10

cause something unwelcome to be endured; impose; force

Question 11

intrigue

Answer 11

underhanded scheme; plot; conspiracy

Question 12

invaluable

Answer 12

of value too great to measure; precious; priceless

Question 13

meddlesome

Answer 13

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern; intrusive; interfering; impertinent

Question 14

meticulous

Answer 14

giving, or done with, extreme care to details; exact; precise; painstaking

Question 15

oblige

Answer 15

make necessary; compel; constrain

Question 16

perturb

Answer 16

cause to be alarmed or upset; disturb; disquiet; agitate

Question 17

remiss

Answer 17

negligent in performing a task or duty; neglectful; derelict; lax

Question 18

resolve

Answer 18

deal with successfully; clear up; solve; settle

Question 19

retrieve

Answer 19

get back; recover; regain; repossess

Question 20

steadfast

Answer 20

not subject to change; dependable; loyal; staunch