Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 10

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Careless and indifferent

• Inconsistent and unreliable

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Lazy and unmotivated

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• model

• mediocre

• subpar

• ordinary

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• copious

• plentiful

• ample

• scarce

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

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring that every detail was accurate and thoroughly checked.

• They were meticulous in their planning, resulting in a chaotic event.

• He was meticulous in his cooking, often burning the food.

• She was careless in her research, overlooking many important details.

What prefix can be added to 'possible' to indicate something that cannot happen?

• un

• dis

• non

• im

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ly

• -ness

• -ful

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• selfish

• malevolent

• indifferent

• charitable

What does 'contemplate' mean in the context of thinking deeply?

• To express an opinion loudly.

• To ignore something completely.

• To think deeply about something.

• To make a quick decision without thought.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• straightforward

• simple

• difficult

• easy

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• hopeful

• realistic

• pessimistic

• confident