Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 16

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Hardworking and industrious.

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

• plentiful

• deficient

• meager

• insufficient

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• sturdy

• delicate

• brittle

• weak

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 his exam, guessing all the answers.

• 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 in the word 'unhappy'?

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a location.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a positive meaning.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a change in state.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates negation.

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

• -ness

• -ful

• -ment

• -ing

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• charitable

• selfish

• indifferent

• malevolent

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

• Imminent refers to a distant event that may occur later.

• Imminent means something is about to happen very soon.

• Imminent indicates a situation that is unlikely to happen.

• Imminent means something that has already happened.

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

• The resilient flower wilted in the harsh sun.

• He was resilient enough to avoid any challenges.

• Her resilient attitude made her give up easily.

• Despite facing numerous setbacks, her resilient spirit allowed her to keep moving forward.

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

• To express an opinion loudly.

• To think deeply about something.

• To make a quick decision without thought.

• To ignore something completely.