Vocabulary Challenge for Book 5

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

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

• unmotivated

• indifferent

• hardworking

• sluggish

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• increase

• enlarge

• amplify

• contract

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

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

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

• Their work was criticized for lacking creativity.

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

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

• to change completely

• to increase

• the same as

• not or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ly

• -ness

• -ing

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• a) hear

• smell

• touch

• speak

What does 'meticulous' mean in the context of work?

• Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise in work.

• Meticulous means being careless and hasty in work.

• Meticulous refers to a lack of attention to detail.

• Meticulous indicates a relaxed and informal approach to tasks.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The teacher was very _______ in grading the papers.' (options: a) careless b) meticulous c) hasty)

• sloppy

• slow

• indifferent

• meticulous

What is the meaning of 'transform'?

• To create something new.

• To destroy completely.

• To maintain the same state.

• To change in form or appearance.