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; sacrafice

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