Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 5

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• model

• ordinary

• subpar

• mediocre

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• copious

• ample

• plentiful

Use 'contemplate' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She sat quietly by the window to contemplate her future.

• He decided to ignore the problem entirely.

• They quickly finished their homework.

• She laughed at the idea of planning ahead.

What does the prefix 'un-' indicate in the word 'unfortunate'?

• A prefix indicating size.

• A prefix indicating time.

• A synonym for fortunate.

• Negation or the opposite of fortunate.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

• -ing

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• charitable

• selfish

• malevolent

• indifferent

What does 'meticulous' imply about a person's work ethic?

• A meticulous person often overlooks minor details in their work.

• A meticulous person has a strong work ethic that emphasizes attention to detail and precision.

• A meticulous person is known for their speed over accuracy.

• A meticulous person prefers to work in a chaotic environment.

Provide a sentence using 'resilient' that demonstrates its meaning.

• Despite facing numerous setbacks, the resilient community came together to rebuild stronger than before.

• She was resilient in her decision to quit her job.

• The resilient tree fell during the storm.

• The resilient athlete lost the race.

What is the meaning of 'imminent' and how can it be used in context?

• Imminent refers to something that is unlikely to happen; for example, 'The storm is imminent.'

• Imminent means a past event; for example, 'The storm was imminent.'

• Imminent means something that has already happened; for example, 'The storm is imminent.'

• Imminent means about to happen; for example, 'The storm is imminent.'