Any Small Goodness Vocabulary

What does the word emulate mean in the sentence below?

Brian wishes to emulate the fine performance of his violin teacher.

• learn from

• strive to equal

• compete with

• improve upon

imitate or try to be like someone else

• anonymous

• bland

• emulate

• motive

What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the sentence below? The teacher's benevolent nature made her popular among students.

• A) kind and generous

• B) strict and demanding

• C) indifferent

• D) humorous

Choose the correct synonym for 'diligent'.

• A) lazy

• B) hardworking

• C) careless

• D) indifferent

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'meticulous' correctly?

• A) She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.

• B) He was meticulous about his diet, eating anything he wanted.

• C) The meticulous storm destroyed everything in its path.

• D) They were meticulous in their decision to skip the meeting.

What is the antonym of 'generosity'?

• A) kindness

• B) selfishness

• C) compassion

• D) empathy

In the context of the story, what does 'humility' mean?

• A) arrogance

• B) modesty

• C) pride

• D) confidence

Identify the part of speech for the word 'benevolence' in the following sentence: Her benevolence was appreciated by everyone.

• A) noun

• B) verb

• C) adjective

• D) adverb

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of 'compassion'?

• A) He showed compassion by helping the injured bird.

• B) She was compassion when she won the race.

• C) They compassioned their way through the exam.

• D) His compassion was to ignore the needy.

What does the phrase 'small acts of kindness' imply in the context of the story?

• A) Large gestures

• B) Insignificant actions

• C) Meaningful contributions

• D) Unnoticed efforts