Vocabulary Mastery Level 8

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable.

• Selfish and greedy.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Hostile and aggressive.

Choose the synonym for 'arduous': difficult, easy, simple, or quick?

• exhausting

• challenging

• difficult

• tedious

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• careful

• meticulous

• lazy

• indifferent

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

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

• The student was meticulous in finishing his exam in record time.

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

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

What does the prefix 'un-' indicate when added to a word?

• Indicates a higher degree of the base word.

• Negation or the opposite of the base word.

• A prefix that adds a positive connotation to the base word.

• Affirmation or the same as the base word.

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

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

Which word is related to 'audible': hear, see, taste, or smell?

• see

• smell

• hear

• taste

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

• Open and honest.

• Formal and structured.

• Reserved and quiet.

• Deceptive and misleading.

Choose the correct antonym for 'optimistic': hopeful, pessimistic, realistic, or neutral?

• skeptical

• pessimistic

• indifferent

• cynical

What is the meaning of the word 'transient' in a sentence?

• Permanent or everlasting.

• Temporary or short-lived.

• Occasional or sporadic.

• Uncertain or unpredictable.