Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 3 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Assume

A

Take for granted; suppose; presume

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Averse

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Callous

A

Feeling no sympathy for others; insensitive; hardhearted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Discernible

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Dubious

A

Of uncertain outcome; doubtful; questionable; unpromising

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Ecstasy

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Forogo

A

Do without; renounce; sacrifice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Hollow

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Indulgent

A

Inclined to give in to ones wishes or those of others; lenient; tolerant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Inflict

A

Cause something unwelcome to be endured; impose; force

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Intrigue

A

Underhanded scheme; plot; conspiracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Invaluable

A

Of value too great to measure; precious; priceless

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Meddlesome

A

Habitually involving oneself in matters that are not ones concern; intrusive; interfering; impertinent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Meticulous

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Oblige

A

Make necessary; compel; constrain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Perturb

A

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

17
Q

Remiss

A

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

18
Q

Resolve

A

Deal with successfully; clear up; solve; settle

19
Q

Retrive

A

Get back; recover; regain; responses

20
Q

Steadfast

A

Not subject to change; dependable; loyal; staunch