Vocabulary Challenge

What is a synonym for the word 'abandon'?

• forsake

• retain

• cherish

• embrace

What is an antonym for the word 'diligent'?

• careless

• inactive

• lazy

• sluggish

Which of the following is an example of using context clues to determine the meaning of a word?

• Guessing the meaning of the word based on its appearance.

• Asking a friend for the definition of the word.

• Looking up the word in a dictionary.

• Reading a sentence or paragraph before and after the unknown word to understand its meaning.

What is the meaning of the word 'omni' in the word 'omniscient'?

• all

• limited

• none

• some

Complete the sentence: The detective was able to ________ the mystery with his brilliant deduction skills.

• uncover

• unravel

• solve

• reveal

In which sentence is the word 'elusive' used correctly?

• The elusive butterfly was finally released by the butterfly collector.

• The elusive butterfly was finally captured by the butterfly collector.

• The elusive butterfly was spotted by the butterfly collector.

• The elusive butterfly was mistaken for a moth by the butterfly collector.

What is the synonym for the word 'relinquish'?

• abandon

• surrender

• hold on to

• retain

What is an antonym for the word 'profound'?

• shallow

• trivial

• insignificant

• superficial

Which of the following is an example of using vocabulary in context?

• Reading a sentence that uses a specific word in a particular context to understand its meaning.

• Looking up a word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.

• Writing a sentence using a specific word to practice vocabulary.

• Listening to a conversation to learn new words in context.

What is the meaning of the word 'tele' in the word 'television'?

• technology

• transportation

• distance

• communication