ENGLISH INTERACTION2 LEVEL 9 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'?

• rarely seen

• limited to one location

• intermittently present

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

Provide a synonym for the word 'ephemeral'.

• transient

• perpetual

• evanescent

• fleeting

In the sentence 'The teacher admonished the students for their behavior', what does 'admonished' mean?

• To reward the students for their behavior

• To ignore the students' behavior

• To praise and commend the students

• To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Define the term 'altruistic'.

• The term 'altruistic' means showing indifference towards others.

• The term 'altruistic' means being selfish and only caring about oneself.

• The term 'altruistic' means showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

• The term 'altruistic' means being manipulative for personal gain.

Give an antonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• kind-hearted

• compassionate

• caring

• malevolent

Use the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence of your own.

• The sky is ubiquitous with stars.

• Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society.

• Ubiquitous means rare and unique.

• Bananas are ubiquitous in the ocean.

What is the definition of 'cacophony'?

• A soothing blend of sounds.

• A melodic harmony of noises.

• A peaceful symphony of sounds.

• A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Provide a synonym for the word 'ubiquitous'.

• Widespread

• Scattered

• Omnipresent

• Pervasive

In the sentence 'The artist's work was lauded by critics', what does 'lauded' mean?

• criticized or condemned

• praised or highly commended

• ignored or overlooked

• admired or respected

Define the term 'mellifluous'.

• Soft or muted; difficult to hear.

• Loud or cacophonous; jarring to the ears.

• Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

• Bitter or discordant; unpleasant to hear.