Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 13

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• subpar

• mediocre

• model

• ordinary

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• copious

• scarce

• ample

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

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

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

• The student was meticulous in his exam, guessing all the answers.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, leaving clothes everywhere.

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

• Negation or the opposite of fortunate.

• A prefix that means very fortunate.

• A prefix indicating time.

• A synonym for fortunate.

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

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

• -ing

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• indifferent

• selfish

• charitable

What does 'imminent' mean in the context of an event?

• Imminent indicates a situation that is unlikely to occur.

• Imminent refers to an event that is scheduled for next year.

• Imminent means something is about to happen very soon.

• Imminent means something that has already happened.

Provide a sentence using 'resilient' that demonstrates its meaning.

• The resilient team lost every game this season.

• The resilient flower wilted in the harsh sun.

• Despite facing numerous setbacks, the resilient community came together to rebuild stronger than before.

• He was resilient enough to give up easily.

What is the meaning of 'contemplate' and how can it be used in everyday conversation?

• To make a quick decision without thought.

• To ignore something completely.

• To think deeply about something.

• To express feelings openly and without hesitation.