Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 16

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• ordinary

• model

• mediocre

• subpar

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• copious

• ample

• scarce

• plentiful

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

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

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

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

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

What does the prefix 'un-' indicate in the word 'unfortunate'?

• A synonym for fortunate.

• A prefix indicating time.

• A prefix that means very fortunate.

• Negation or the opposite of fortunate.

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

• -ing

• -ness

• -ful

• -ly

Which word is a synonym for 'perplexed'?

• confused

• bewildered

• certain

• clear

In what context would you use the word 'resilient'?

• To refer to a physical object that is heavy.

• To describe someone who is always happy.

• To indicate a lack of emotional strength.

• To describe someone or something that can recover quickly from difficulties.

What is the relationship between 'construct' and 'destruct'?

• Construct and destruct are unrelated terms with no specific meaning.

• Construct and destruct are synonyms; both mean to build.

• Construct and destruct are opposites; one means to build, the other to break down.

• Construct refers to breaking down, while destruct means to build up.

Provide an example of a sentence using the word 'innovative' correctly.

• The company's innovative approach to renewable energy has set a new standard in the industry.

• The innovative design was criticized for being too traditional.

• His innovative idea was rejected for being too risky.

• She found the innovative solution to be outdated.