Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 12

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Choose the synonym for 'abundant': plentiful, scarce, limited.

• meager

• insufficient

• plentiful

• rare

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• weak

• sturdy

• delicate

• brittle

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

• She sat quietly by the window to contemplate her future.

• She laughed at the idea of planning ahead.

• He decided to ignore the problem altogether.

• They quickly finished their homework.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to form a new word?

• pre-

• dis-

• over-

• un-

Identify the suffix in the word 'careless'.

• -less

• -ed

• -ing

• -ful

Which word is related to 'assist'?

• oppose

• hinder

• ignore

• aid

What does 'emerge' mean in the context of a story?

• To introduce a new character abruptly.

• To remain unchanged throughout the story.

• To become apparent or develop in a story.

• To disappear from a story.

Choose the correct word: The teacher was very ___ about the rules (strict, lenient).

• strict

• casual

• indifferent

• flexible

What does the word 'vivid' suggest about a description?

• A vivid description is dull and uninteresting.

• A vivid description lacks detail and depth.

• A vivid description is vague and unclear.

• A vivid description is clear and intense, creating strong mental images.