Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 1

What does the word 'abundant' mean?

• Difficult to find or obtain.

• Existing in large quantities; plentiful.

• Scarce or limited in quantity.

• Of low quality or value.

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

• indifferent

• sluggish

• hardworking

• unmotivated

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• confident

• hopeful

• realistic

• pessimistic

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

• The book emerged as a bestseller after its release.

• He decided to emerge from his shell and socialize.

• The flowers began to emerge in the spring.

• After the storm, the sun began to emerge from behind the clouds.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to create a word that means 'not happy'?

• dis-

• sad-

• non-

• un-

Identify the relationship between 'teacher' and 'student'.

• Teacher is to Student as Coach is to Athlete.

• Teacher is to Student as Boss is to Employee.

• Teacher is to Student as Educator is to Learner.

• Teacher is to Student as Parent is to Child.

What does 'analyze' mean in the context of studying a text?

• To summarize the text in a few sentences.

• To rewrite the text in a different style.

• To memorize the text without understanding its meaning.

• To examine and interpret the components of a text for deeper understanding.

Choose the correct synonym for 'vivid': a) dull b) bright c) unclear

• faded

• dim

• bland

• bright

What suffix can be added to 'create' to form a noun?

• creatable

• creation

• creator

• creativity

In what context would you use the word 'contemplate'?

• To express a strong opinion loudly.

• To act impulsively without thinking.

• To ignore or dismiss a thought.

• To think deeply or consider carefully.