Vocabulary Challenge Week 26

What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

• To confuse the audience

• To explain in detail or to provide more information.

• To ignore details

• To simplify a concept

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• negligent

• hardworking

• lazy

• careless

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• hopeful

• pessimistic

• confident

• realistic

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

• The dog was meticulous in digging up the garden, leaving no stone unturned.

• They were meticulous in their 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.

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

• A term used to describe someone who is always happy.

• A prefix indicating a state of confusion.

• A state of being joyful.

• Negation or the opposite of happy.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

What is the relationship between 'educate' and 'education'?

• 'Educate' is the action; 'education' is the result.

• 'Educate' refers to a place; 'education' refers to a person.

• 'Education' is the action; 'educate' is the result.

• 'Educate' and 'education' are synonyms.

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was so (severe/severity) that we stayed indoors.'

• severance

• severely

• severe

• severing

What does the word 'transient' mean?

• Unstable or unpredictable

• Temporary or short-lived

• Permanent or long-lasting

• Common or ordinary

Provide a synonym for 'benevolent'.

• indifferent

• charitable

• malevolent

• selfish