Vocabulary Mastery Challenge

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• difficult

• simple

• straightforward

• easy

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• lazy

• indifferent

• negligent

• careless

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

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

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

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

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

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to indicate the opposite?

• non-

• un-

• anti-

• dis-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ment

• -ing

• -ness

• -ful

What is the relationship between 'speak' and 'speech'?

• 'Speak' refers to written communication, while 'speech' refers to spoken communication.

• 'Speak' is a noun, and 'speech' is a verb.

• Both 'speak' and 'speech' are synonyms with no distinct relationship.

• The relationship is that 'speak' is the action, and 'speech' is the result of that action.

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was so ___ that we decided to stay indoors.' (options: inclement, pleasant)

• inclement

• sunny

• stormy

• humid

What does 'transient' mean in the context of a temporary stay?

• Permanent or long-lasting.

• Occasional or infrequent.

• Consistent or stable.

• Temporary or short-lived.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary' that fits in a sentence about role models.

• subpar

• average

• model

• mediocre