Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 8

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• straightforward

• difficult

• easy

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• negligent

• careless

• indifferent

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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

• The student was meticulous in his exam, rushing through every question.

• 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, leaving clothes everywhere.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What prefix can be added to 'possible' to indicate something that cannot happen?

• un

• dis

• im

• non

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ment

• -ing

• -ful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the relationship between 'synchronize' and 'asynchronize'?

• They are synonyms; both refer to timing coordination.

• They are related terms that describe the same process of timing.

• 'Synchronize' means to operate independently, while 'asynchronize' means to coordinate timing.

• They are opposites; 'synchronize' means to coordinate timing, while 'asynchronize' means to operate independently.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in grading the papers.' (options: lenient, strict)

• unfair

• strict

• indifferent

• careless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'transient' mean in the context of time?

• Unpredictable or random.

• Occasional or sporadic.

• Permanent or everlasting.

• Temporary or short-lived.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Provide an example of a word that has a similar meaning to 'elaborate'.

• simple

• basic

• plain

• detailed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A