Vocabulary Challenge 17

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Hostile and aggressive.

• Selfish and greedy.

• Kind and charitable.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• straightforward

• difficult

• simple

• easy

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• meticulous

• lazy

• careful

• indifferent

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

• She was meticulous in her cooking, often burning the food.

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every detail was accurate.

• He was meticulous about his appearance, always wearing the latest fashion.

• The project was completed in a meticulous manner, but it lacked creativity.

What prefix in 'unhappiness' indicates negation?

• anti-

• non-

• dis-

• un-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ing

• -ful

• -ly

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

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

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

• 'Speak' is a synonym for 'talk', while 'speech' is unrelated.

• Both 'speak' and 'speech' refer to written communication.

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was very (inclement/clemency) yesterday.'

• favorable

• inclement

• mild

• leniency

What does 'candid' mean in the context of a conversation?

• Reserved and quiet.

• Deceptive and misleading.

• Open and honest.

• Formal and structured.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• mediocre

• model

• ordinary

• subpar