Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 1

What does the word 'abundant' mean?

• limited in quantity

• existing in large amounts

• scarce

• rarely found

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• sluggish

• hardworking

• unmotivated

• indifferent

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• confident

• realistic

• pessimistic

• hopeful

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

• She was benevolent only towards her friends and ignored strangers.

• The benevolent man refused to help anyone in need.

• The benevolent woman donated her time and resources to help the less fortunate.

• The benevolent cat chased away the birds from the garden.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to indicate 'not happy'?

• dis-

• non-

• anti-

• un-

Identify the relationship: 'teacher' is to 'student' as 'doctor' is to what?

• patient

• nurse

• pharmacist

• surgeon

What does the suffix '-ful' imply when added to a word?

• The suffix '-ful' indicates a lack of something.

• The suffix '-ful' implies being full of or characterized by the quality of the root word.

• The suffix '-ful' means to be empty or devoid of the root word's quality.

• The suffix '-ful' suggests a negative connotation related to the root word.

Which word means 'to make something less severe'?

• intensify

• exacerbate

• aggravate

• mitigate

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was very ___ today.' (options: a) inclement b) pleasant c) harsh)

• freezing

• humid

• stormy

• pleasant

What does 'meticulous' mean in the context of attention to detail?

• Meticulous means being careless and hasty.

• Meticulous indicates a general overview without specifics.

• Meticulous refers to a lack of attention to detail.

• Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.