Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 10

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Hardworking and attentive to detail.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Quick and superficial.

Choose the synonym for 'abundant': plentiful, scarce, limited.

• insufficient

• rare

• plentiful

• meager

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• brittle

• sturdy

• weak

• delicate

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

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

• The exemplary book was left on the shelf.

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

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

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

• a state of joy

• happy or content

• not or opposite of

• to make happy

Identify the suffix in the word 'carelessness'.

• ness

• nesses

• care

• less

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• charitable

• indifferent

• malevolent

• selfish

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

• It implies that they are very careful and pay great attention to detail.

• It means they prefer to delegate tasks to others rather than do them themselves.

• It indicates they work quickly without concern for accuracy.

• It suggests they are often careless and overlook details.

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

• lenient

• hasty

• careless

• indifferent

What is the meaning of 'contemplate' in the context of thinking deeply about something?

• To make a quick decision without thought.

• To think deeply about something.

• To ignore something completely.

• To express an opinion loudly.