Vocabulary Mastery for Book 12

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• difficult

• easy

• simple

• straightforward

What is the antonym of 'meticulous'?

• careless

• sloppy

• hasty

• negligent

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

• Her remarks about the project were confusing and unclear.

• He was candid about his feelings, but it didn't help the situation.

• The candid photos were beautifully staged and edited.

• Her candid remarks about the project helped us identify the issues we needed to address.

What does the prefix 'un-' signify in the word 'unpredictable'?

• A prefix indicating a positive quality.

• Confirmation or agreement with something.

• A synonym for the word itself.

• Negation or the opposite of something.

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

• -ing

• -ness

• -ly

• -ful

Which word is related to 'diligent' in terms of meaning?

• lazy

• negligent

• industrious

• careless

What does 'exemplary' imply about a person's behavior?

• A person's behavior is irrelevant and does not affect others.

• A person's behavior is commendable and serves as a model for others.

• A person's behavior is unpredictable and chaotic.

• A person's behavior is often criticized and seen as a poor example.

Provide an example of a sentence using 'ambiguous'.

• The instructions were ambiguous, leaving everyone confused about what to do next.

• The weather was ambiguous, making it hard to decide what to wear.

• Her feelings were ambiguous, but she seemed happy overall.

• The painting was ambiguous, clearly depicting a sunset.

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

• Resilient refers to a type of fabric that is stretchy.

• Resilient means being stubborn and unyielding.

• Resilient describes someone who is always happy and carefree.

• Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties; it can be used in context as 'The resilient community rebuilt itself after the disaster.'