Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 8

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

Provide a synonym for 'abundant'.

• meager

• scarce

• ample

• limited

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• sturdy

• delicate

• weak

• brittle

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

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

• The exemplary book was left on the shelf.

• He received a medal for his participation in the event.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'uncommon'?

• not common

• rarely common

• somewhat common

• very common

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ment

• -ing

• -ness

What is a word that is related to 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• selfish

• kindhearted

• indifferent

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in her explanations.' (options: vague, clear, ambiguous)

• dull

• simple

• clear

• confusing

What does 'meticulous' imply about someone's work habits?

• Meticulous work habits indicate attention to detail and thoroughness.

• Meticulous work habits indicate a tendency to overlook details.

• Meticulous work habits imply a focus on speed over quality.

• Meticulous work habits suggest a lack of organization.

Provide a sentence using the word 'innovative' that reflects its meaning.

• The company's innovative approach to renewable energy has set a new standard in the industry.

• The innovative design was criticized for being too traditional.

• Her innovative cooking style is just a mix of old recipes.

• The innovative book was a bestseller in the 1990s.