Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 12

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Hardworking and attentive to detail.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Disorganized and chaotic.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• subpar

• model

• mediocre

• ordinary

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• copious

• ample

• plentiful

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

• They quickly finished their homework.

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

• She laughed at the idea of planning ahead.

• He decided to ignore the problem entirely.

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

• a prefix indicating size

• the same as

• a prefix indicating time

• not or the opposite of

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

• -ly

• -ful

• -ing

• -ness

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• selfish

• charitable

• malevolent

• indifferent

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

• It suggests a hasty and careless work ethic.

• It indicates a lack of attention to detail.

• It implies a careful and detail-oriented work ethic.

• It means the work is done without any planning.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in grading the papers.' (options: lenient, meticulous)

• meticulous

• indifferent

• careless

• hasty

What is the meaning of 'resilient' in the context of overcoming challenges?

• The skill to manipulate situations to one's advantage.

• The ability to ignore difficulties.

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

• The tendency to avoid challenges altogether.