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What does the word "abate" mean?

• To increase in size or intensity

• To remain constant

• To cause to become smaller or less intense

• To separate into parts

What does the word "industrious" mean?

• Lazy and unproductive

• Diligent and hard-working

• Uninterested and slow

• Careless and hasty

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "industrious."

• "A lazy person was sitting all day without doing any work."

• "An industrious people striving to make their country prosperous"

• "The student was reprimanded for his lack of effort."

• "She spent her weekend lounging at the beach."

What does the word "astute" mean?

• Lacking knowledge or awareness

• Being mentally sharp or clever

• Slow to understand

• Unwilling to take risks

What does the term "plumage" refer to?

• A) A type of fruit

• B) A bird's song

• C) A bird's feathers collectively

• D) A bird's nest

Which of the following sentences uses the word "plumage" correctly?

• A) The tree was covered in a thick plumage of leaves.

• B) He wore a coat with a collar of bright plumage.

• C) The garden was designed with various plumage to attract bees.

• D) His legs were swathed in white plumage.

What does the word "aghast" mean?

• To be extremely excited

• To be in a state of surprise or shock

• To be very happy

• To be indifferent

What is the definition of "heedful"?

• Disregarding danger or trouble

• Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble

• Acting without thinking

• Ignoring advice or warnings

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "heedful"?

• Careful

• Mindful

• Negligent

• Cautious

What are some synonyms for "heedful"?

• Careless, inattentive, heedless

• Careful, attentive, mindful

• Reckless, rash, impulsive

• Unobservant, distracted, unfocused