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VfS Lesson 3
Vocabulary for Success course II Lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assume | v.) take for granted; suppose |
| averse | adj.) having a strong feeling of opposition; disinclined; reluctant; loath; ANT: enthusiastic, eager |
| callous | adj.) feeling no sympathy for others; insensitive; hard-hearted; ANT: kind, compassionate |
| discernible | adj.) capable of being discerned or perceived; distinguishable; observable; perceptible; ANT: unnoticeable; unapparent |
| dubious | adj.) of uncertain outcome; doubtful; questionable; unpromising; ANT: certain; definite |
| ecstasy | n.) sudden, intense feeling of joy; delight; rapture; bliss; ANT: misery, gloom |
| forgo | v.) do without; renounce; sacrifice; ANT: keep |
| hollow | adj.) having a cavity inside; lacking in real value; empty; vain; ANT: solid, worthwhile |
| indulgent | adj.) inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others; lenient; tolerant; ANT: strict |
| inflict | v.) cause something unwelcome to be endured; impose; force |
| intrigue | n.) underhanded scheme; plot; conspiracy |
| invaluable | adj.) of value too great to measure; precious; priceless; ANT: superfluous, dispensable |
| meddlesome | adj.) habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern; intrusive; interfering; impertinent; ANT: low-key |
| meticulous | adj.) giving, or done with, extreme care to details; exact; precise; painstaking; ANT: careless, sloppy |
| oblige | v.) make necessary; compel; constrain |
| perturb | v.) cause to be alarmed or upset; disturb; disquiet; agitate; ANT: reassure, calm |
| remiss | adj.) negligent in performing a task or duty; neglectful; derelict; lax; ANT: careful, diligent |
| resolve | v.) deal with successfully; clear up; solve; settle |
| retrieve | v.) get back; recover; regain; repossess |
| steadfast | adj.) not subject to change; dependable; loyal; staunch; ANT: disloyal, irresolute |