Vocabulary Mastery Challenge

Define the word 'abate'.

• to reduce or lessen

• to complicate or confuse

• to increase or enhance

• to ignore or overlook

What does 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and well-meaning; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Deceitful and manipulative; intending harm.

• Cruel and unkind; showing malice.

Explain the term 'candid'.

• Candid is a term used for formal and polite communication.

• Candid means secretive and reserved.

• Candid means truthful and straightforward; frank.

• Candid refers to being deceptive and misleading.

What is the definition of 'diligent'?

• Being careless and inattentive to tasks.

• Showing careful and persistent effort in work or duties.

• Showing a lack of interest in work or duties.

• Demonstrating a quick and hasty approach to responsibilities.

Define 'emulate'.

• To destroy or eliminate the characteristics of something.

• To imitate or replicate the behavior or characteristics of someone or something.

• To create something entirely new and original.

• To observe without any intention of imitation.

What does 'fortuitous' mean?

• common or usual

• happening by chance; accidental

• planned or intentional

• inevitable or certain

Explain the term 'gregarious'.

• Gregarious means shy or reserved.

• Gregarious means sociable or fond of company.

• Gregarious is a term for being aggressive.

• Gregarious refers to a solitary lifestyle.

What is the definition of 'haphazard'?

• Carefully planned and executed

• Following a strict set of rules

• Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

• Well-organized and systematic

Define 'inevitable'.

• Certain to happen; unavoidable.

• Likely to happen; probable.

• Certain to occur; predictable.

• Optional and avoidable.

What does 'juxtapose' mean?

• To arrange in a circle for discussion.

• To analyze in detail for understanding.

• To separate into distinct categories.

• To place side by side for comparison.