Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 3

Question 1

assume

Answer 1

take for granted

Question 2

averse

Answer 2

having a strong feeling of opposition

Question 3

callous

Answer 3

feeling no sympathy for others

Question 4

discernible

Answer 4

capable of being discerned (perceived)

Question 5

dubious

Answer 5

of uncertain outcome

Question 6

ecstasy

Answer 6

sudden. intense feeling of joy

Question 7

forgo

Answer 7

do without

Question 8

hollow

Answer 8

having a cavity inside; lacking real value

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

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

Question 10

inflict

Answer 10

cause something unwelcome to be indured

Question 11

intrigue

Answer 11

underhanded scheme

Question 12

invaluable

Answer 12

of value too great to measure

Question 13

meddlesome

Answer 13

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern

Question 14

meticulous

Answer 14

giving, or done with, extreme care to details

Question 15

oblige

Answer 15

make necessary

Question 16

perturb

Answer 16

cause to be alarmed or upset

Question 17

remiss

Answer 17

negligent in performing a task or duty

Question 18

resolve

Answer 18

deal with successfully; clear up

Question 19

retrieve

Answer 19

get back

Question 20

steadfast

Answer 20

not subject to change