Vocabulary Mastery for College Bound

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To reduce or lessen.

• To complicate or confuse.

• To ignore or overlook.

• To increase or enhance.

Choose the synonym for 'benevolent': a) malevolent b) charitable c) indifferent

• charitable

• selfish

• cruel

• apathetic

What is the antonym of 'candid'?

• honest

• open

• transparent

• deceitful

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

• She was diligent in her relaxation, never wanting to leave the couch.

• They were diligent in their games, always losing track of time.

• She was diligent in her studies, always completing her assignments on time.

• He was diligent in his cooking, often burning the food.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'predetermine'?

• before

• later

• during

• after

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its function.

• -ful

• -ness

• -ment

• -ing

Which word is related to 'meticulous': a) careless b) thorough c) hasty?

• incomplete

• rushed

• thorough

• sloppy

What does 'obscure' mean in the context of literature?

• Clear and straightforward; unambiguous.

• A style of writing that is very detailed.

• Not clear or easily understood; ambiguous.

• A genre of literature focused on fantasy themes.

Choose the correct synonym for 'quintessential': a) typical b) rare c) unusual

• commonplace

• extraordinary

• exceptional

• a) typical

What is the meaning of 'resilient' and how can it be used in a sentence?

• Resilient means being inflexible and rigid; Example: 'The resilient tree broke in the strong wind.'

• Resilient means being unable to adapt to change; Example: 'The resilient team failed to adjust to new challenges.'

• Resilient refers to a lack of emotional response; Example: 'He was resilient and showed no feelings during the crisis.'

• Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough. Example sentence: 'The resilient community rebuilt itself after the devastating storm.'