Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 10

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Provide a synonym for 'benevolent'.

• charitable

• selfish

• indifferent

• malevolent

What is the antonym of 'arduous'?

• easy

• strenuous

• challenging

• difficult

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

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

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

• non

• im

• un

• dis

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ly

• -ful

• -ing

• -ness

What is the relationship between 'synchronize' and 'asynchronize'?

• They are synonyms; both mean to coordinate timing.

• 'Synchronize' refers to operating independently, while 'asynchronize' means to coordinate timing.

• They are opposites; 'synchronize' means to coordinate timing, while 'asynchronize' means to operate independently.

• They are related; both terms describe the same process of timing.

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

• strict

• indifferent

• careless

• unfair

What does 'transient' mean in the context of time?

• Consistent or stable.

• Irrelevant or unrelated.

• Permanent or everlasting.

• Temporary or short-lived.

Provide an example of a word that has a similar meaning to 'exemplary'.

• subpar

• ordinary

• mediocre

• model